World Music Central interviewed in October 2006 Stella Rambisai Chiweshe, one of the first African women to play the male dominated mbira (thumb piano).…
An Interview with Mbira Master Stella Rambisai Chiweshe
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African Stars Habib Koité, Vusi Mahlasela, and Dobet Gnahoré Inducted Into the Afropop Hall of Fame
New York (NY), USA – On Tuesday November 14th in New York, Public Radio International’s Afropop Worldwide inducted Habib Koité from Mali, Vusi Mahlasela from…
Drummer Sean Noonan Fuses Jazz-Punk, Rock, Blues with Celtic and West African Rhythms
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Reggae Legend Gregory Isaacs Releases Come Take My Hand
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Dancing Turtle Releases West Papuan Benefit Festival CD
British label will release a compilation CD in December, featuring an eclectic mix of acts from over 18 countries, united in their support of the…
Moods and Reflections on Autumn
Oslo, Norway – Arild Andersen, Frode Ainaes and Stian Carstensen have a new recording titled Høstsløv [Autumn slow] on the Kirkelig Kulturverksted label (FXCD 311).…
Bole2Harlem’s New Ethiopian Style
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Johnny Clegg supported by Inemo: Shepherd’s Bush Empire, London W12
Concert review by Debbie Golt Inemo are a really rock solid UK afro beat / funk band led by the eponymous Nigerian born Inemo who…
Los Cocorocos Brings Together Salsa and Reggaetón Acts
Miami (Florida), USA – Los Cocorocos is the first release to be launched by indie CMG (Coalition Music Group) distributed by Universal/MOTOWN. Los Cocorocos is…
Bluegrass Guitar Pioneer Josh Graves Dies
Josh Graves passed away Sept. 30, 2006. Born in Tellico Plains, Tennessee. in 1928, Graves played a major role in bringing the resonator guitar to…