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0May 18, 2012
Steadfast Niyaz

Niyaz Sumud (Six Degrees Records, 2012) With collaborative efforts like the self-titled Niyaz and Nine Heavens under their belts – not to mention solo recordings like From Night to the…
0May 18, 2012
World Music Festival WOMAD Announces Band Competition 2012

Organizers of renowned world music festival WOMAD would like to invite artists to take a chance in its WOMAD Band Competition. The winner will perform from 12:15-13:00 on the Charlie…
0May 18, 2012
Malian Singer-songwriter Rokia Traoré to Present Two Major Projects in London

Rokia Traoré will be making an anticipated return to London this summer with two major projects. In June, Traoré is set to present a specially-curated series of three shows based…

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Dugu Wolo

Posted on May 18, 2012 | No Comments
Lassine Kouyate Dugu Wolo (Cowboy Angel Music CAM015, 2012) American singer-songwriter and guitarist Adam Klein has adopted the artistic Malian name of Lassine Kouyate. His music crosses boundaries, with a...
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Loads of Latin

Posted on May 17, 2012 | No Comments
Bang Data – La Sopa (Rockolito Music, 2012) Bayonics – Mission Statement (Bayonics, 2012) Congo Sanchez – Vol. 1 (ESL Music, 2012) Brownout – Oozy (Nat Geo Music, 2012) These...
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JeConte & The Mali All-Stars Release The World for Peace Video

Posted on May 17, 2012 | No Comments
JeConte & The Mali All-Stars have released a music video titled “LeMonde pour la Paix” (The World for Peace ). The music and video were recorded as the West African...
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