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Alpha Yaya Diallo
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Mouth Music
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Mouth Music is formed by Martin Swan and Talitha MacKenzie. Martin heard MacKenzie performing Gaelic tunes and convinced her to form a band… read moreMouth Music is formed by Martin Swan and Talitha MacKenzie. Martin heard MacKenzie performing Gaelic tunes and convinced her to form a band. They were inspired by David Byrne's and Brian Eno's album "My Life in the Bush of… read moreMouth Music is formed by Martin Swan and Talitha MacKenzie. Martin heard MacKenzie performing Gaelic tunes and convinced her to form a band. They were inspired by David Byrne's and Brian Eno's album "My Life in the Bush of Ghosts". Most of the first Mouth Music album consists … read more -
Afro Celts
73,724 listeners
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Samite
33,690 listeners
Samite (b. Samite Mulondo, Uganda - aka Samite Of Uganda), is an African musician who now lives in Ithaca, NY, USA & plays the flute &a… read moreSamite (b. Samite Mulondo, Uganda - aka Samite Of Uganda), is an African musician who now lives in Ithaca, NY, USA & plays the flute & kalimba. His début album was "Dance My Children, Dance" (1988, Shanachie) & his … read moreSamite (b. Samite Mulondo, Uganda - aka Samite Of Uganda), is an African musician who now lives in Ithaca, NY, USA & plays the flute & kalimba. His début album was "Dance My Children, Dance" (1988, Shanachie) & his latest is "My Music World" (Apr '10, Samite M… read more -
Manecas Costa
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Tarika
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Ekova
32,075 listeners
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Djelimady Tounkara
35,611 listeners
Djelimady Tounkara is a Malian musician and one of the foremost guitarists in Africa. Born in the culturally rich town of Kita, east of the… read moreDjelimady Tounkara is a Malian musician and one of the foremost guitarists in Africa. Born in the culturally rich town of Kita, east of the Malian capital, Bamako, Djelimady grew up surrounded with traditional music played by members of … read moreDjelimady Tounkara is a Malian musician and one of the foremost guitarists in Africa. Born in the culturally rich town of Kita, east of the Malian capital, Bamako, Djelimady grew up surrounded with traditional music played by members of his family. The Tounkaras are Griots, musicians and historia… read more -
Eneida Marta
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Born in Guinea Bissau. Eneida Marta has always been fascinated by the traditional music of her country, Guinea-Bissau. Its words and music … read moreBorn in Guinea Bissau. Eneida Marta has always been fascinated by the traditional music of her country, Guinea-Bissau. Its words and music take their inspiration from everyday life there. The songs celebrate the brief intense moments of … read moreBorn in Guinea Bissau. Eneida Marta has always been fascinated by the traditional music of her country, Guinea-Bissau. Its words and music take their inspiration from everyday life there. The songs celebrate the brief intense moments of life, the traditions of solidarity between people, especiall… read more -
Sibongile Khumalo
21,288 listeners
This South African Songstress was featured in the South African Music Documentary "Amandla!" Sibongile Khumalo is one of the lead… read moreThis South African Songstress was featured in the South African Music Documentary "Amandla!" Sibongile Khumalo is one of the leading ladies in the South African tradition of heavenly voices. She has an excellent album titled &q… read moreThis South African Songstress was featured in the South African Music Documentary "Amandla!" Sibongile Khumalo is one of the leading ladies in the South African tradition of heavenly voices. She has an excellent album titled "Live at the Market Theatre", which is a tribute to … read more