All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/25/2008
Trying to be musically nice to Ugandans, West Africans and the various European communities here is an almost ludicrous proposition. But it is what Joel Sebunjo and his Sundiata band are trying to do. He however realizes how insurmountable the challenge is since he is not about to compromise his music style.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/19/2008
The world over, folk music is often performed by professional musicians and Uganda's Joel Sebunjo is indeed one of them.
All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/16/2008
Another albino music icon has emerged following a 'Star is Born' national talent hunt in Liberia. People who listened to Moses Dumbar Swaray's songs said he could be another Salif Keita, the Malian born African music star.
Discobelle.net (Free subscription) | 09/13/2008
New mix from our favorite Canadian bass connoisseur Ghislain Poirier. It’s called “Cosmopolitan Bass” and it gives us some of the best music from around the globe. “75 minute mix of hip-hop/ragga/bass and more from all over the world : Montréal, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Jamaica, Sweden, France, Burkina Faso, South Africa, Haïti, Barbados, Trinidad, UK, Senegal, etc.” Ghislain [...]
New York Times (Free subscription) | 09/12/2008
Will an albino model lead to more diversity on the runways?
All Africa (Free subscription) | 09/05/2008
Local Afro jazz artistes are to hold a concert at the Satchmo's Jazz Cafe on Saturday as a tribute to Zimbabwean guitarist Reuben Bee Sithole, who has died.
Afriquenligne (Free subscription) | 07/17/2008
Association Sportive de Korofina (ASKO) beat Centre Salif Keïta (CSK) 2-1 at Modibo Keita Stadium here as the last match scheduled for Tuesday between leaders Djoliba and Stade Sikasso was postponed.
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 07/16/2008
United Nations Performance for Leni Stern Precedes July 25th European Release of Africa CD Global Community Embraces Stern, From Salif Keita to Selva Ganesh Acclaimed singer/songwriter/guitarist Leni Stern has seen her recent CD Africa attract the attention of a growing international audience. Stern recently opened for the legendary Salif Keita in New York City, was invited to perform at the United...
New York Times (Free subscription) | 07/12/2008
Despite New York’s famed culinary diversity, many people are still unsure about what they might be served under the label “African food.”
Feast of Music (Free subscription) | 07/07/2008
I never made it inside Summerstage this afternoon for Seun Kuti and Egypt 80: the band that backed Seun's father, Afropop pioneer Fela Kuti. But, even outside the gates, you could tell it was a big rocking show, with tons...
All Africa (Free subscription) | 06/27/2008
Gambian music lovers and entertainment enthusiasts have for years yearned and prayed for a local artiste who can raise high the flag of The Gambia, as well as rub shoulders with the best on the world stage.
Feast of Music (Free subscription) | 06/24/2008
An extraordinary show by Malian superstar Salif Keita at Celebrate Brooklyn last night. The entire bandshell was on its feet, dancing wildly to Afropop rhythms that combined club beats, funk, soul and gospel. Keita, 58, was clearly channeling some sort...
Brooklyn Vegan (Free subscription) | 06/22/2008
Coney Island Mermaid Parade - June 21, 2008 ( more photos by See-ming Lee ) today in NYC & NJ * DANCE * free stuff * Sunday Best * Polvo @ Maxwell's * Blondie @ Nokia Theater * Salif Keita & Haale @ Prospect Park * Yael Naim & Herman Dune @ Summerstage * PG Six, James William Hindle, Don Lennon, The Human Hearts @ Union Hall Folk singer James William Hindle is...
All About Jazz (Free subscription) | 06/17/2008
Leni Stern is confirmed to open for the legendary Salif Keita, June 24th at BB KING's Show time is 8pm, and doors open at 6pm. Leni Stern continues to generate career-defining coverage for her acclaimed CD, 'Africa', which was recorded at Keita's Bamako Studios in Mali. Stern received a double-review (for 'Africa' and her 'Alu Maye' EP) in the current issue of No Depression, and will soon be featured...
whoar.co.nz (Free subscription) | 06/15/2008
“..Soro, Salif Keita (1987) A great, great, great record. For the first time, an African artist managed to bring all the elements, the traditional and the modern, together to create what I call urban African music. Salif is from Mali and a decade older than me. I first knew of his work with Les Ambassadeurs, a [...]
