New Music From Africa on Calabash Music

Oliver Mtukudzi

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:09:39 -0500

One of the biggest stars of Zimbabwe, Oliver Mtukudzi has created a whole genre of music called Tuku.

El Tanbura

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:09:39 -0500

El Tanbura's music is driven by the seductive call of the simsimiyya, an ancient harp dating back to the times of the greatest Pharaohs

Mickey Hart & the Global Drum Project

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:09:39 -0500

Global Drum Project is a long awaited reunion of the world's best drummers!

K'naan

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:09:39 -0500

“When I was 11 years old, two arrivals appeared at my doorstep that would prove to be the most influential things to come in to my life. Civil war and Hip Hop." -K'Naan

Vieux Farka Toure

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:09:39 -0500

Since his infancy, Bouriema “Vieux Farka” Touré has been enamored with the music of his father, Ali Farka Touré. He grew up both in Mali’s capital city, Bamako, and in his father’s home-town of Niafu

Julia Sarr

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:09:39 -0500

Senegalese-French singer Julia Sarr is full of subtle surprises

Kirsten Br崥n Berg

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:09:39 -0500

So these four musicians are sitting backstage, each preparing for a solo performance in a Norwegian music festival, and each one trying to warm up before going onstage. Two are Norwegian, two are Wes

Eyuphuro

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:09:39 -0500

Eyuphuro became one of the most successful bands to emerge from Mozambique. The group formed in 1981 with Omar Issa, Gimo Remane and vocalist Zena Bacar and found international acclaim touring Europ

Justin Adams

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:09:39 -0500

Patcho Star

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:09:39 -0500

Congolese traditional soukous meets modern reggae and funk. Get your dance on with Patcho Star!