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Vieux Farka Touré
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Pierre Kwenders
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Pierre Kwenders is the stage name of José Louis Modabi (born October 31, 1985 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo), a Congolese-C… read morePierre Kwenders is the stage name of José Louis Modabi (born October 31, 1985 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo), a Congolese-Canadian musician. His 2014 album Le Dernier empereur bantou was a shortlisted nominee for the Juno… read morePierre Kwenders is the stage name of José Louis Modabi (born October 31, 1985 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo), a Congolese-Canadian musician. His 2014 album Le Dernier empereur bantou was a shortlisted nominee for the Juno Award for World Music Album of the Year at the Juno Awards … read more -
Owiny Sigoma Band
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In 2009, a handful of London-based musicians travelled to Nairobi in Kenya to collaborate with local musicians there. The project was set u… read moreIn 2009, a handful of London-based musicians travelled to Nairobi in Kenya to collaborate with local musicians there. The project was set up by Hetty Hughes and her friend Aaron Abraham, co-founders of a voluntary organisation called Art… read moreIn 2009, a handful of London-based musicians travelled to Nairobi in Kenya to collaborate with local musicians there. The project was set up by Hetty Hughes and her friend Aaron Abraham, co-founders of a voluntary organisation called Art of Protest established in order to promote local musicians … read more -
Nihiloxica
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Afel Bocoum
55,310 listeners
Afel Bocoum (born 1955) is a musician from Mali, noted as a singer and guitarist. He began his career as a member of Ali Farka Toure's… read moreAfel Bocoum (born 1955) is a musician from Mali, noted as a singer and guitarist. He began his career as a member of Ali Farka Toure's group ASCO, and Toure is often regarded as his mentor. Both men come from the town of Niafunke on… read moreAfel Bocoum (born 1955) is a musician from Mali, noted as a singer and guitarist. He began his career as a member of Ali Farka Toure's group ASCO, and Toure is often regarded as his mentor. Both men come from the town of Niafunke on the River Niger, and are members of the Sonrai people. Boco… read more -
Youssou N'Dour
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Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté
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Collaboration between Malian guitarist Ali Farka Touré and the Malian kora player Toumani Diabaté. Released the album 'In the Heart o… read moreCollaboration between Malian guitarist Ali Farka Touré and the Malian kora player Toumani Diabaté. Released the album 'In the Heart of the Moon' in 2005 (to which Ry Cooder also contributed) and 'Ali and Toumani' in… read moreCollaboration between Malian guitarist Ali Farka Touré and the Malian kora player Toumani Diabaté. Released the album 'In the Heart of the Moon' in 2005 (to which Ry Cooder also contributed) and 'Ali and Toumani' in 2010, as an apparent 'final recording'. View wiki -
Moin
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Moin is made of Joe Andrews and Tom Halstead (Raime / Blackest Ever Black) as well as long time collaborator and percussionist visionary Valentina Magaletti (Tomaga / Vanishing Twin). View wikiMoin is made of Joe Andrews and Tom Halstead (Raime / Blackest Ever Black) as well as long time collaborator and percussionist visionary Valentina Magaletti (Tomaga / Vanishing Twin). View wiki