Taga Sidibe – Wassoulou Foli
https://amf.didiermary.fr/taga-sidibe-wassoulou-foli/
Magnifique vidéo de Mamadou “Taga” Sidibé en 2009 pour Wassoulou Foli, le titre principal de l’album éponyme, enregistré en prise directe et l’on admirera l’installation de l’ingénieur du son…
Taga Sidibé est un djembefola renommé de la région du Wassoulou, au sud du Mali. Il s’agit de musique traditionnelle, celle des griots, des guérisseurs, […]
Mama Sissoko – Sekechi
https://amf.didiermary.fr/mama-badema-sissoko-sekechi/
In the 1970s, the Malian waves were largely influenced by American music, and Mama Sissoko affirmed his affinity for Blues and Soul music, and in particular that of Otis Redding. He is friends with Ali Farka Touré from the mid-80s, they meet and play together amicably. 20 years later, Ali Farka was a world star […]
Samba Diabaré Samb
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Pour ce 1500ème billet, rendons hommage à El Hadji Samba Diabaré Samb, griot, maitre du xalam, élevé à la dignité de Trésor humain vivant par l’Unesco. […]
Ali & Toumani – Samba Geladio
https://amf.didiermary.fr/ali-toumani-samba-geladio/
Samba Geladio est un extrait de l’album posthume d’Ali Farka Touré avec Toumani Diabaté.
Ce morceau est basé sur l’histoire, ou épopée peule, racontée par les griots du Fouta Toro, du Prince Samba Gueladio Diegui qui dut lutter contre son oncle et ses fils à la mort de son père, pour cause de partage […]
dumama + kechou – for madala
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Nomadic Future Folk Music, by dumama + kechou. The song “for madala” features Nobuhle Ashanti and Odwa Bongo, from the album “buffering juju”.
“This film is about a woman who is leaving prison. She walks down an endless road; there is no end in sight. This long walk is a lament, which speaks to our […]
RIP Mbuya Stella Chiweshe
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Veteran award-winning musician and Mbira artist Mbuya Stella Chiweshe, the “Queen of Mbira” died in January 2023.She was internationally known for her singing and playing of the mbira dzavadzimu, a traditional instrument in Zimbabwe, that she learned to play between 1966 to 1969, when fewer females played this instrument.
“I am a rebel,” […]
Joseph Kamaru
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A crucial introduction to the ‘King of Kikuyu Benga’ and the first career-spanning retrospective of the incredible catalogue of the late, great Joseph Kamaru.
Joseph Kamaru was one of the most influential musician and artist in Kenya with a large music output of over 1,000 songs. His engagement with the music for more than 57 […]
Afel Bocoum – Avion
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Celebrated Malian songwriter and guitarist Afel Bocoum released his studio album “Lindé” in 2020.
The first single taken from the record, titled “Avion,” is a playful and optimistic tribute to air travel. The song really does “take off”, soaring skywards on a beat that’s close to Congolese Soukous, with the guitars of Mamadou Kelly, […]
Afel Bocoum – Alkibar
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From the 1999 album “Alkibar” by Malian artist Afel Bocoum. He was a member of Ali Farka Toure‘s band for 30 years. Alkibar is also the name of his own band.
Osei Korankye – Seperewa Highlife
https://amf.didiermary.fr/osei-korankye-seperewa-highlife/
The seperewa, also known as seprewa or sanku, is a Ghanaian (specifically Akan) harp-lute and belongs to a class of harp-lute chordophones typical in West Africa. They are recognisable by their square wooden box resonator, which differ from the calabash ones used for Manding harp-lutes like the kora or kamele n’goni. […]
Youssra El Hawary - Douri
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rvd9CuNO58A
Blending field recordings of Cairo with jazz, folk, and ambient music.
From Taraddud EP: https://youssraelhawary.bandcamp.com/album/taraddud
The first single, "God Help Us if the Christians Ever Rule," from my new album #TheTowerOfBabelFalls is available now on Bandcamp.
You can also pre-order the album, but I encourage you to wait until Oct 3, which is my birthday and #BandcampFriday. ;)
#music #folk #punk #myMusic #transMusician
https://arendleejessurun.bandcamp.com/track/god-help-us-if-the-christians-ever-rule-2
Ephat Mujuru & the Spirit of the People
https://amf.didiermary.fr/ephat-mujuru-spirit-people-mbavaira/
In 1972, Ephat Mujuru formed his first group, naming it for one of the most beloved Shona ancestors, Chaminuka. In the midst of the liberation struggle, mbira music became political. Singer and bandleader Thomas Mapfumo began interpreting mbira songs with an electric dance band, creating chimurenga (loosely “struggle”) music, named for the independence [...]
Ghorwane – Majurugenta
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Ghorwane is a Mozambican band, performing their “Marrabenta” music and singing in local languages like Shangaan, Ronga and Chope. This album, released in 1993, features their guitar and brass songs and is an African party!
Sweet harmonies, rich melodies, and uplifting dance rhythms, recorded live at Real World Studios by one of Mozambique’s most original […]
Al Bilali Soudan – Djaba
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Al Bilali Soudan are griots from the Tombouctou (Timbuktu) region of Mali. This is a family orchestra of fathers and sons, uncles and cousins, led by Abellow Yattara, a master of the tehardent – the Tamasheq word for the three-stringed n’goni.Yattara has been a prominent figure for over 40 years. He played on Ali Farka […]
Wanlov the Kubolor – Never Go Change
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“Never Go Change” is a song to blast bad leaders who are not affected by "dumsor” because they have generators, those that do not care about bad roads because they use better cars, those that do not care about traffic because they use police escort… […]
My new album #TheTowerOfBabelFalls (last I checked) lists on the first page of Bandcamp's bestselling charts for folktronica and chamber pop! Help it chart by purchasing it for yourself. :)
https://arendleejessurun.bandcamp.com/album/the-tower-of-babel-falls
My new album #TheTowerOfBabelFalls is out now on all digital music platforms (that aren't Spotify). The Tower of Babel Falls is an anti-fascist folk album that confronts the hypocrisy of christian nationalism. Stream and purchase below. :)
Vusi Mahlasela, Norman Zulu & Jive Connection
https://amf.didiermary.fr/vusi-mahlasela-norman-zulu-jive-connection/
A lost recording from the archives of producer Torsten Larsson with a 2002 collaboration between acclaimed South African folk singer Vusi Mahlasela, singer songwriter Norman Zulu and Swedish Jazz / Soul collective Jive Connection.
The links between South Africa and Sweden have long been strong with Sweden one of the most supportive European nations in [...]
