Join us: inspired by input from you, Stan Stewart will perform live piano improvisations. This concert is part of the Fall of Freedom series.
#LiveMusic #FallOfFreedom
https://muz4now.com/2025/freedom-piano-improv-concert-for-falloffreedom/
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Nina Simone – Liberian Calypso
https://amf.didiermary.fr/nina-simone-liberian-calypso/
Nina Simone (1933 – 2003), here playing “Liberian Calypso,” which was inspired by her stay in the West African country from 1974 to 1977.
In this song, she revisits “Run Joe” from the album “Miss Calypso” by Maya Angelou released in 1957.
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Youssou N’Dour – Nelson Mandela (live)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/youssou-ndour-nelson-mandela/
This version of “Nelson Mandela” is from “Youssou N’Dour & Le Super Etoile de Dakar – Fatteliku” released in 2015.
This album was recorded live in Athens on Peter Gabriel’s So tour in 1987.
#LiveMusic #Madiba #Sénégal #SouthAfrica #YoussouNDour #OldAfricanMusic
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Overthrust (full set live)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Xfk0yO6G2Q
Kenyan Female Percussionist Kasiva Mutua live
https://amf.didiermary.fr/kenyan-female-percussionist-kasiva-mutua/
Kasiva Mutua, a drumming prodigy influenced by her grandmother’s folktales, is one of Africa’s leading percussionists. Breaking barriers in a male-dominated field, she fuses traditional African beats with modern genres.
Her debut album in 2025, DESTURI, showcases her expanded skills in guitar, songwriting, and production, while empowering a new generation [...]
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Les Ambassadeurs Internationaux – Mandjou (TV)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/les-ambassadeurs-internationaux-mandjou-tv/
Avec Salif Keita au chant et le guitariste Manfila Kanté, le titre “Mandjou”, extrait de l’album éponyme sorti en Côte d’Ivoire en 1978, est un hommage au Président guinéen Ahmed Sekou Touré. C’est ce titre qui va révéler Salif Keita et propulser le chanteur au rang d’idole.
Le contenu de cette chanson est à rapprocher […]
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El Gusto, l’orchestre d’Alger
https://amf.didiermary.fr/el-gusto-chaabi-algiers-alger/
El Gusto est le nom de ce groupe fondé dans la casbah d’Alger “il y a très très longtemps.” La guerre, puis l’indépendance dans les années 60, ont séparé les musiciens. Ce documentaire (El Gusto – Casbah Blues), sorti en 2012, montre le cheminement de leurs retrouvailles au nom de la musique Chaâbi. […]
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DuOud – When the Oud goes Electro…
https://amf.didiermary.fr/oud-electro-midnight-express-duoud/
DuOuD covers Giorgio Moroder‘s The Chase, theme song for the famous movie “Midnight Express”.
DuOud consists of two oud playing: Tunisian born Jean-Pierre Smadja, and Algerian born master oud player Mehdi Haddab.
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African Classical Music Ensemble live
https://amf.didiermary.fr/african-classical-music-ensemble-live/
The African Classical Music Ensemble was set up to celebrate the distinct acoustic classical musical traditions of Africa, and to embody the last of the old code of griots.
With Juldeh Camara (riti), Tunde Jegede (kora) and Sona Maya Jobarteh (guitar). […]
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Chouk Bwa & The Angstromers – Vodou Ale
https://amf.didiermary.fr/chouk-bwa-angstromers-vodou-ale/
Chouk Bwa is a traditional Haitian roots band—“Mizik Rasin.” The members of the band live in Gonaives. The Ångströmers is a Belgian production duo.
After the acclaimed Vodou Alé released in 2020 and two 12’’ in 2022, Chouk Bwa & The Ångströmers strike back with Somanti, a brand-new album that digs again into Haïtian vodou […]
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Ausecuma Beats
https://amf.didiermary.fr/meet-ausecuma-beats/
Ausecuma Beats are more than just a band, they are a philosophy. Led by master djembe player, Boubacar Gaye, the nine-strong ensemble, demonstrate artists coming together based on an idea – the idea of place, of transplanting cultural heritage into a contemporary city.
Ausecuma Beats is people from all corners of the world finding themselves […]
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Hey London! Nerds! Music fans!
Why not come and see Ready Singer One and the Harrow Symphony Orchestra on 29 Nov?
Around ONE HUNDRED SINGERS and an orchestra playing some top nerdy tunes. And maybe something festive...
Check it out 🎶 grab some tickets!
https://shop.cicadamusic.net/products/hso-29th-november-concert-film-tv-and-video-game-music
#choir #choralMusic #choirs #singing #livemusic #orchestra #amateurOrchestra #gigs #LondonEvents #Pinner #Harrow #NorthWestLondon #music #videoGamesMusic #filmMusic #Soundtracks
Ahmad Jamal – Swahililand
https://amf.didiermary.fr/ahmad-jamal-swahililand/
From “Jamal Plays Jamal” an album by American jazz pianist Ahmad Jamal, featuring performances recorded in 1974.
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Hailing from Arusha, #Tanzania, Frida Amani is known for her unique blend of Afro-fusion, Hip-Hop and more traditional sounds.
Her 2021 release “Madam President,” advocating female empowerment and encouraging young women to aspire for leadership roles, such as the presidency, earned her an invitation to the Tanzanian State House, where she was recognized by the President of Tanzania as the “Madam President” of rap.
Dr. Madala Kunene
https://amf.didiermary.fr/madala-kunene/
Madala Kunene blends Zulu folk with township blues to produce a unique hybrid of contemporary music he calls “Madala-line”. Born in the vibrant streets of Durban, Madala Kunene, affectionately known as Bafo, emerged as a legend deeply rooted in Zulu culture and its musical rhythms. Dr. Madala Kunene is forever dubbed the King of Zulu Guitar! […]
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Slam or Riot!
https://amf.didiermary.fr/slam-riot-comrade-fatso/
Samm Farai Monro aka Comrade Fatso, live at HIFA 2009 in Harare. He’s a popular protest poet, one of the leading Zimbabwean spoken word artists, as well as a leading political activist and grassroots blogger.
Song is “Bread & Roses”, originally recorded with Chiwoniso. […]
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Turunesh – Cigarette
https://amf.didiermary.fr/turunesh-cigarette/
Turunesh is an Experimental Neo Afro Soul Singer-Songwriter of Tanzanian & Ethiopian origin. Having grown up in Tanzania, her East African roots dictated the creation and development of her alternative style of music.
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