Bestelling Artists from Guinea on Calabash Music

Africando

Sun, 11 May 2008 15:33:49 -0500

You're in Africa! You're in Cuba! You're in New York! You're in the world of Africando!

Bembeya Jazz

Sun, 11 May 2008 15:33:49 -0500

One of Africa's greatest dance bands, Bembeya Jazz's signature four-guitar section still shines, crowned by the sterling lead guitar work of Sekou Bembeya Diabaté.

Master Of Percussion

Sun, 11 May 2008 15:33:49 -0500

A great compilation series to discover the african percussions.

Ba Cissoko

Sun, 11 May 2008 15:33:49 -0500

Ba Cissoko features two koras, one bass, and some percussions, carried by four young Guineans of griot ascent trained in Conakry and who now live in Marseilles.

Sekouba Bambino

Sun, 11 May 2008 15:33:49 -0500

'Sinikan' is the newly-released solo recording by Bambino. It shows the full arc of styles that he's embraced in his career. You'll find the classic griot style, also a bit of Afro-Cuban mambo which has always been a popular draw across West Africa.

African Reggae

Sun, 11 May 2008 15:33:49 -0500

Mamady Keita

Sun, 11 May 2008 15:33:49 -0500

Mamady Keita is a born drummer. A Djembéfola who teach his art all over the world.

Les Percussions de Guinee

Sun, 11 May 2008 15:33:49 -0500

Led by the master Koungbanan Conde, the Percussions features the best of the best drummers from Guinea

Fula Flute

Sun, 11 May 2008 15:33:49 -0500

The Fula flute (tambiru) from the Guinean highlands is one of West Africa's most haunting instruments.

Prince Diabate

Sun, 11 May 2008 15:33:49 -0500

Considered to be one of the leading kora players of his generation, Prince Diabaté brings not only total mastery over his ancestral tradition, but a commitment to renew it through fresh ideas and exchanges with musicians from many cultures