Fantastic review in Mondomix!
Our first release, Akwaaba wo Africa, was just reviewed by Mondomix, their poetic words are extremely encouraging. We in turn encourage you to practice your French and read the review!
Afropop’s Under the Radar 2009
For their Under the Radar 2009 selection, Afropop picked 3 artists featured on our first compilation Akwaaba wo Africa! Bradez and Rose Dede Tetteh from Ghana, and Alassane Sy from Senegal.
Alou Sangaré – Buranké album
Alou’s a discreet guy, but his voice does not go unnoticed. One of the leading singers at home in Mali, he is still vidtually unknown anywhere else. He owes his strong heritage in part from his father, Madou Guitare, member of the influential Orchestre Regional de Sikasso, who’s music is featured on Syllart’s AMAZING Mali 70 compilation. But Alou stands up for his own, using electric and western instruments to arrange his typically Malian music. Stuff to make you, your mom and your grandparents dance! Comes out April 21 on iTunes.
Akwaaba meets Carlos Lamartine (Angola)
And… more… love!
More and more of our favorite DJs, bloggers and radio hosts are showing a lot of love for Akwaaba and our music!! Nnamdi Moweta has been playing a few of our songs in every one of his Afrodicia shows on KPFK. Jon Kerzer, long time host of the Best Ambiance on Seattle’s KEXP and a familiar face for all things African, is into Kofi Sammy. Istanbul has been spreading the sounds of Mamou Sidibé via the great UndoMundo blog. As has DJ Rupture on his show Mudd Up! on WFMU, and Garth Trinidad on his new blog. Khiasma went for Dogo and Diata Sya on his Masala blog, Dutty Artz crew also did a quick piece on Diata Sya’s track Saria, and www.muzikifan.com went for a full (and great) review of Akwaaba wo Africa. Can’t go over the numerous other radio stations playing our music, but we will mention Richmond VA’s WRIR who posted an extensive playlist on Earbender, and The Transglobal Express show on Power 102FM in… Trinidad! And artists and DJs Radioclit, Chief Boima, Uproot Andy and more Chief Boima! Keep spreadin’ it!
Akwaaba likes DJ Ndebele
Aly Kourouma, aka DJ Ndebele, has been a great supporter of Akwaaba’s music and work. He designed the poster for the Liberation Beat event we did together back in the fall in Santa Barbara. He’s also been designing some beautiful screen prints and creating his own art, all of which will be available for your viewing pleasure at his upcoming show Saturday February 28 at the Agape Center in Culver City.