Jamani
Party with Jamani (2007)
Jamani is a tthirteen-year old steelpan master who grew up in a musical family. His father is the well-known Mighty Jamma, a steelpan champion in the UK. Jamani shows his expertise and eclectic musical influences in the independently-released Party with Jamani. The CD includes hip-hop, R&B, electronica and jazz influences, adding a funk feel to traditional steelpan music.
Jamani started playing at a very young age. By the time he was 3 he performed at the Jamma Caribbean Extravaganza. By the time he was four, he was teaching himself simple melodies. He is currently the lead soloist of the Birmingham School of Pan and All Nations Steelband in West Bromwich.
Get the CD from www.jammasteelpan.net.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
