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Story: Instant Karma campaign targets Darfur
Jun 14, 2007 New album in stores this week features covers of John Lennon songs from a star-studded cast; proceeds go to Amnesty International's efforts in Sudan.
Album: "Bakadaji"
by Guinea C
Release date: 0
Release date: 0
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 11, 2007
Album: "Common Sense / I Don Tire For Naija"
by LagosMosquito
Release date: 2005
Release date: 2005
Tagged by 1 person, last on November 29, 2007
Artist: Guinea C
Genre: World/ReggaeGuinea C plays traditonal African songs in a contemporary style. Tha band was formed in 2004. We play in the hotels and bars in the tourist area in The Gambia. Hotel and Restaurant Bakadaji is our home base. In the garden of this hotel we also rehearse our new songs. All members of the band were born or raised in Guinea, West Africa. We call our... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 11, 2007
Artist: Ismaël Lô
Senegalese guitarist, harmonica player and singer Ismael Lo is a rising star of world music. With his smooth multi-textured voice and low-key folky style, he and his 12-piece band play strong, complex, percussion-laden mbalax songs that discuss important topics in Senegal ranging from racism and respect to immigration.
He was born into a... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on February 12, 2007
Artist: Neon Egypt
Genre: JazzWhether called Meditative Jazz, World Jazz, or World Fusion, Neon Egypt's offering is decidedly unique. Expressive, free-flowing saxophone melodies float gracefully over Taiko-like melodic drum lines, featuring the one-of-a-kind Shendai Ceremonial Drums . All of Neon Egypt's selections are "first takes" of spontaneously improvised Intuitive... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on July 27, 2007
Story: Sara Tavares: Homeward bound
Sep 23, 2007 Cape Verdean siren talks about visiting her homeland for the first time and finding Balance in all shapes and sizes.Artist: Sparkey
Genre: World/ReggaeAt the age of 11 he started thrilling the congregation at his local church in his native Guyana, with his heavy baritone voice, he knew then that music was to become a major part of his life.
Michael is a former trumpeter with the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), has sung with the Sheriff Deputies, Yoruba Singers, and GT Music Machine all in... [+] Read More
Tagged by 1 person, last on April 26, 2007
