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Emmanuel Jal (Sudan) free download

Emmanuel Jal (Sudan) free download

From GhettoRadio.nl Almost exactly a year ago, former child soldier turned musician made a commitment to raise funds to build schools in Sudan and Eastern Africa Prior to his rescue by an international aid worker, Emmanuel had endured the worst atrocities thinkable for a human being, let alone a child Since then he has used [...]

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Vieux Farka Touré vs Sabbo

Vieux Farka Touré vs Sabbo

For those who forgot… Vieux Farka Touré, despite his name (vieux = old in French) is not Ali Farka Touré ancestor, but his own SON!! He’s been on the road pushing his dad’s legacy worldwide, and even counts Ahmed Fofana as one of his musicians, often his small orchestra’s conductor actually. On this one he [...]

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12/08 LA: Robbie Conal Show w/ BBRAVE

12/08 LA: Robbie Conal Show w/ BBRAVE

(From SMMOA’s website): Come and browse the pop-up exhibition and holiday gift store featuring Robbie Conal’s artwork and new book. Not Your Typical Political Animal includes a combination of paintings and drawings that illustrate Conal’s sharp, satirical takes on past and current events with subtle and often acutely personal portraits of his own pet cats, [...]

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Le Hogon in Bamako

Le Hogon in Bamako

Here’s an interesting article about Le Hogon, one of Bamako, Mali’s prime spots for live music. We heard Toumani Diabaté perform there in April 2008, and… are eager to return asap. Except we were told it closed down, any tips on other good music venues in Bamako?

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Galliano & kuduro

Galliano & kuduro

Awesome, AWESOME mix of early (earlier?) kuduro, by Galliano, the first western dood we knew to push kuduro back in 2005 – 2006. If you read French, this interview is very interesting, it’s nice to see someone speak openly, even if it might piss people off. And it will ;p [audio:http://www.tsugi.fr/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1029&Itemid=49] Galliano with Tony Amado, [...]

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