http://calabashmusic.com<img src='http://files.calabashmusic.com/images/1760/thomasmapfumo.jpg'>Once he sang the soundtrack to the Zimbabwean revolution. Now he is the fiercest thorn in the revolutionary leader's side. A musical genius and a man of the people, Thomas Mapfumo towers in the world of African band leaders.Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:23:54 -0500http://thomasmapfumo.calabashmusic.com/<img src='http://files.calabashmusic.com/images/5876/tinariwen.jpg'>Tinariwen is a Touareg group from the southern Sahara whose music is close to the blues of Ali Farka Toure only edgier, deeper and meaner.Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:23:54 -0500http://tinariwen.calabashmusic.com/<img src='http://files.calabashmusic.com/images/2860/africando.jpg'>You're in Africa! You're in Cuba! You're in New York! You're in the world of Africando!Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:23:54 -0500http://africando.calabashmusic.com/<img src='http://files.calabashmusic.com/images/50146/sara_tavares.jpg'>Sara is a very talented contemporary singer/song writer who has combined in a subtle and honest way contemporary music with her African roots<br /> <br /> &nbsp;Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:23:54 -0500http://saratavares.calabashmusic.com/<img src='http://files.calabashmusic.com/images/37180/zola.jpg'>Poet, actor, and musician, Zola has emerged as the superstar of KwaitoFri, 25 Jul 2008 09:23:54 -0500http://zola.calabashmusic.com/<img src='http://files.calabashmusic.com/images/6910/gigi.jpg'>Gigi stands as the most important new African singer on the scene today.Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:23:54 -0500http://gigi.calabashmusic.com/<img src='http://files.calabashmusic.com/images/2322/oliver_mtukudzi.jpg'>One of the biggest stars of Zimbabwe, Oliver Mtukudzi has created a whole genre of music called Tuku.Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:23:54 -0500http://olivermtukudzi.calabashmusic.com/<img src='http://files.calabashmusic.com/images/23806/kekele.jpg'>Join Kekele to get back to the roots spirit of the great and influential Congo soundFri, 25 Jul 2008 09:23:54 -0500http://kekele.calabashmusic.com/<img src='http://files.calabashmusic.com/images/12688/onegiantleap.jpg'>A musical odyssey combining up-close &amp; personal performances by stunning artists like Baaba Maal &amp; the Mahotella Queens.Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:23:54 -0500http://onegiantleap.calabashmusic.com/<img src='http://files.calabashmusic.com/images/2154/rokia_traore.jpg'>&quot;Rokia Traore not only sold out Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall's sublime new venue, but along with her seven piece band, she proved that hers is one of the most formidable stage acts in today's African music. It is impressive that Rokia has become so successful while making so few compromises to the mainstream music market. Her group sound is deep and authentic. There is no drum kit, only calabash, djembe and hand percussion. All the melodic interplay comes from two ngonis and one balafon.&quot; -- Afropop Worldwide <br/>Fri, 25 Jul 2008 09:23:54 -0500http://rokiatraore.calabashmusic.com/