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Djam!- Djam! cover artwork. A photo of the two guitarists.
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Djam!, A Global Guitar Safari

Madison Quinn February 23, 2025 No Comments African musicDjam!electric guitarMalian musicworld fusionworld music

Djam!- Djam! (Guitar Globetrotter Recordings, 2024) Djam! is a high energy collaboration between two exceptional guitarists: Joep Pelt and Bounaly Traoré. Joep, who honed his…

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Oliver Nayoka playing guitar
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Artist Profiles: Oliver Nayoka

TJ Nelson June 23, 2022 No Comments African musicelectric guitarHighlifeIgbo HighlifeNigeriaNigerian musicOliver Nayoka

Hailing from Ekwulummili, Nigeria, the self-taught guitarist, composer and singer Oliver Nayoka launched his musical career playing guitar in churches throughout the Anambra State.  Facing…

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Cover of the album Club Series Chapter One by Oliver Nayoka
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Irresistible Igbo Highlife with a Rumba Twist

Angel Romero June 23, 2022 No Comments African musicelectric guitarHighlifeIgbo HighlifeNigerian musicOliver Nayokaworld music

Oliver Nayoka – Club Series Chapter One (Palenque Records, 2022) “Club Series Chapter One” introduces the music of skilled guitarist, vocalist and composer Oliver Nayoka,…

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Guitar Masters Pay Tribute to the Music of Santana

Angel Romero February 3, 2007 Carlos Santanaelectric guitar

Various Artists Viva Carlos – A Supernatural Marathon Celebration (Tone Center TC 40522, 2006) The CD Viva Carlos (Tone Center SH – 11862) is a…

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