http://calabashmusic.com<img src='http://files.calabashmusic.com/images/64446/femi_kuti.jpg'>Femi Kuti: like father, like son. The undisputed inheritor of the genius of Nigerian Afro-beat superstar Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is his 37 year old son, Femi. Femi's version of Afro-beat is the most exciMon, 01 Dec 2008 16:42:31 -0600http://femikuti.calabashmusic.com/<img src='http://files.calabashmusic.com/images/77107/aphrodesia.jpg'>Aphrodesia are an 11-piece Afrobeat orchestra direct from San Francisco. Aphrodesia has been filling theaters around the country with their rowdy blend of African rhythms, exotic melodies, slamming pMon, 01 Dec 2008 16:42:32 -0600http://aphrodesia.calabashmusic.com/<img src='http://files.calabashmusic.com/images/93483/colombiafrica.jpg'>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:42:32 -0600http://colombiafrica.calabashmusic.com/<img src='http://files.calabashmusic.com/images/61453/fela_kuti.jpg'>Fela Kuti. no words needed. You know Fela Anikulapo Kuti . . . .Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:42:32 -0600http://felakuti.calabashmusic.com/<img src='http://files.calabashmusic.com/images/53459/tony_allen.jpg'>Nigerian-born drummer Tony Allen was the unofficial musical director for Fela Kuti&rsquo;s legendary band Africa 70 from 1968 to 1979. Self-taught, greatly influenced by American jazz, he would be one of the founders of the Afro-beat sound. After working with Fela, he formed his own band in Lagos where he played until leaving for Europe in 1984. After a short spell in London, he moved to Paris where he continues to live and work. His solo work is one marked by a thirst for innovation and new sounds, ranging from dub to hip hop and electronic music.Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:42:32 -0600http://tonyallen.calabashmusic.com/<img src='http://files.calabashmusic.com/images/70600/the_allenko_brotherhood_ensemble.jpg'>A unique hybrid drumming/remix project produced by Allenko Brotherhood Ensemble and Tony Allen.Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:42:32 -0600http://allenko.calabashmusic.com/<img src='http://files.calabashmusic.com/images/68564/mea_tea_sho.jpg'>Me&iuml; Te&iuml; Sh&ocirc; is a French artist tribe from Lyon (second biggest french city, Eastern France). An experimental mix of dub, afro-beat, jazz, hip hop, electro ,...<br />MondomixMon, 01 Dec 2008 16:42:32 -0600http://meiteisho.calabashmusic.com/<img src='http://files.calabashmusic.com/images/44371/king_mensah.jpg'>King Mensah is an artist with a range of personal and professional experience. An actor, dancer and singer, who was immersed in the world of the arts as a young boy under the influence of his parents, today he is one of Africa&rsquo;s leading stars.Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:42:32 -0600http://kingmensah.calabashmusic.com/<img src='http://files.calabashmusic.com/images/71757/manuel_wandji.jpg'>With a father from Cameroon and a French mother, cross-culture is at the very roots of Manuel Wandji&rsquo;s creative talent. A musician (percussionist, drummer, singer), composer and producer, Wandji develops his African roots in a resolutely contemporary environment.Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:42:32 -0600http://manuelwandji.calabashmusic.com/<img src='http://files.calabashmusic.com/images/94222/bill_de_sam.jpg'>The king of Guinean hip-hop is singing from exile.Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:42:32 -0600http://billdesam.calabashmusic.com/