Seven Xavier In Ghana
Up and coming music producer and artist Nii Ofoli Yartey, a.k.a Seven Xavier will be in Ghana between Dec 2,2005 to Jan 17,2006. Seven’s visit…
How the Terrific “Traffic” Made It
The forecourt of Ohene Djan Sports Stadium, last Saturday was the centre of attraction as fans and people from all walks of life trooped to…
Osibisa strikes… Jake Hits The Floor
At the mention of Osibisa, what readily comes to mind is thrilling concerts that leaves one asking for more. So there was no way I…
Sonni Balli – Back from the cold
All the time that music enthusiasts have been asking the whereabouts of Sonni Balli, the young musician has been in the UK honing his skill…
Child Soldier’s Hope for Peace
Emmanuel Jal and Abdel Gadir Salim Ceasefire (Riverboat, 2005) There used to be a lot of rappers from the world music realm that were just…
Kora Pioneer Madina N’Diaye Releases Debut Album
Madina N’Diaye’s first album will be available in January 2006 in the UK and US, on the Sound of World label (distributed by Harmonia Mundi).…
John Teye School band thrills at first Ghana Jazz Festival
The Rev John Teye Memorial School band – comprising teenage musicians – has thrilled the audience at a concert as part of the first Ghana…
Emma Kate Tobia, a New Irish Talent
Ireland – Aisling na nGael Aisling na nGael (An Irish Dream) is the debut CD from Emma Kate Tobia. The CD comprises 12 tracks from…
A Different Kind of a Dance
A different kind of a dance comes to life in Lágbájá’s home ‘motherlan’. A Different Kind of a Dance is a yearly concert celebrating conscious…
World Music Rocks The Kasbah
Author: Yvonne Mitton Various Artists – Rock The Kasbah (EMI 864 7912, 2004) Compilation albums can sometimes be a bit of a risk, and in…