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Sugarman Three
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The Sugarman Three, sometimes called Sugarman 3, is a retro-funk band from New York formed in 1996 by saxophonist Neal Sugarman, Hammond or… read moreThe Sugarman Three, sometimes called Sugarman 3, is a retro-funk band from New York formed in 1996 by saxophonist Neal Sugarman, Hammond organ player Adam Scone, and drummer Rudy Albin. Neal Sugarman grew up in Newton, Massachusetts and… read moreThe Sugarman Three, sometimes called Sugarman 3, is a retro-funk band from New York formed in 1996 by saxophonist Neal Sugarman, Hammond organ player Adam Scone, and drummer Rudy Albin. Neal Sugarman grew up in Newton, Massachusetts and played saxophone for punk rock bands Boys Life and Black Ca… read more -
Rail Band
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The Rail Band or Rail Band is one of the most popular musical groups in the history of Malian music; the band was later known as Super Rai… read moreThe Rail Band or Rail Band is one of the most popular musical groups in the history of Malian music; the band was later known as Super Rail Band, Bamako Rail Band or, most comprehensively and formally, Super Rail Band of the Buffet Hote… read moreThe Rail Band or Rail Band is one of the most popular musical groups in the history of Malian music; the band was later known as Super Rail Band, Bamako Rail Band or, most comprehensively and formally, Super Rail Band of the Buffet Hotel de la Gare, Bamako. It was founded in 1970, sponsored by t… read more -
Tèsfa-Maryam Kidané
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The Ethiopian saxophonist Tèsfa-Maryam Kidané was one of the most remarkable stylists of his generation and between 1965 and 1972 emerged a… read moreThe Ethiopian saxophonist Tèsfa-Maryam Kidané was one of the most remarkable stylists of his generation and between 1965 and 1972 emerged as a brilliant, inspired player. He has an “American” ear, influenced by the American radio program… read moreThe Ethiopian saxophonist Tèsfa-Maryam Kidané was one of the most remarkable stylists of his generation and between 1965 and 1972 emerged as a brilliant, inspired player. He has an “American” ear, influenced by the American radio programmes broadcast from the US base in Asmara and, with an eye to… read more -
Wunmi
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Prince Nico Mbarga
4,697 listeners
Prince Nico Mbarga (1 January 1950 – 24 June 1997) was a highlife musician, born to a Nigerian mother and a Cameroonian father in Abakaliki… read morePrince Nico Mbarga (1 January 1950 – 24 June 1997) was a highlife musician, born to a Nigerian mother and a Cameroonian father in Abakaliki, Nigeria. He is renowned for his hit song “Sweet Mother”, recorded with his band Rocafil Jazz. Mu… read morePrince Nico Mbarga (1 January 1950 – 24 June 1997) was a highlife musician, born to a Nigerian mother and a Cameroonian father in Abakaliki, Nigeria. He is renowned for his hit song “Sweet Mother”, recorded with his band Rocafil Jazz. Music He played the xylophone, conga, drums, and electric guit… read more -
Muluqèn Mèllèssè
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Muluqèn Mèllèssè (born 1954) was an Ethiopian singer and drummer who later abandoned his music career to involve himself in the Pentecostal… read moreMuluqèn Mèllèssè (born 1954) was an Ethiopian singer and drummer who later abandoned his music career to involve himself in the Pentecostal Church. Melesse was born in Gojjiam province, Northern Ethiopia. When he was six, he moved to Add… read moreMuluqèn Mèllèssè (born 1954) was an Ethiopian singer and drummer who later abandoned his music career to involve himself in the Pentecostal Church. Melesse was born in Gojjiam province, Northern Ethiopia. When he was six, he moved to Addis Ababa with his uncle. In 1966, aged 12, he began his musi… read more -
Seyfu Yohannes
7,748 listeners
Seyfu Yohannes was an Ethopian soul/funk singer. Although Seyfu Yohannes is a very common spelling, his name is correctly spelled Sèyfou Yo… read moreSeyfu Yohannes was an Ethopian soul/funk singer. Although Seyfu Yohannes is a very common spelling, his name is correctly spelled Sèyfou Yohannès. Yohannès , who died at age 26, recorded just six songs on vinyl. An independent pioneer he… read moreSeyfu Yohannes was an Ethopian soul/funk singer. Although Seyfu Yohannes is a very common spelling, his name is correctly spelled Sèyfou Yohannès. Yohannès , who died at age 26, recorded just six songs on vinyl. An independent pioneer he, along with Alèmayèhu Eshèté, was dubbed the Ethiopian Jame… read more -
Eric Agyeman
7,938 listeners
Eric Agyeman, made his name as a roots guitarist with Dr. K. Gyasi and His Noble Kings, a band in the Ashanti capital of Kumasi, which he j… read moreEric Agyeman, made his name as a roots guitarist with Dr. K. Gyasi and His Noble Kings, a band in the Ashanti capital of Kumasi, which he joined in 1972. The young Eric Agyeman had started his career playing highlife and Western pop in K… read moreEric Agyeman, made his name as a roots guitarist with Dr. K. Gyasi and His Noble Kings, a band in the Ashanti capital of Kumasi, which he joined in 1972. The young Eric Agyeman had started his career playing highlife and Western pop in Kumasi-based guitar band, The Afro Boateng Mighnight Movers i… read more -
Kandia Kouyate
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Kandia Kouyaté is a Malian jelimuso (singer, a female griot) and kora player; she has earned the prestigious title of ngara, and is sometim… read moreKandia Kouyaté is a Malian jelimuso (singer, a female griot) and kora player; she has earned the prestigious title of ngara, and is sometimes appellated La Dangereuse. She is from the town of Kita in western Mali. The town is known for l… read moreKandia Kouyaté is a Malian jelimuso (singer, a female griot) and kora player; she has earned the prestigious title of ngara, and is sometimes appellated La Dangereuse. She is from the town of Kita in western Mali. The town is known for love songs, which is the largest part of Kouyaté's reper… read more