Producer Ian Brenan reported the passing of Yanna Momina, a leading artist from the northeast African nation of Jibuti (Djibouti), on Sunday, June 18th. Brenan…
Acclaimed East African Vocalist Yanna Momina Dies at 76
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Battente Guitar Virtuosos Loccisano De Carolis
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