Teni and the Afro-Renaissance

Teni and the Afro-Renaissance 

 

Nigerian Priestess of Afro-Jaz, Soul and Roots conscienceness... 

 

Teni composes afrosoul music inspired by the great Fela Kuti and others such as Nina Simone, Sade Adu and Marvin Gaye. Thank you for joining my lovely page, please spread the word! Viva Africa!

 

More details@  

http://www.youtube.com/user/MakedaHouse 

 http://www.tenimusic.org/

Carmen Souza

Carmen Souza

Our artist of the year 2010

Cape Verde meets World Jazz music. "Imagine if Billie Holiday sang in Creole and revisited her African roots then you would be half way to describing the voice of Carmen Souza..."   Exuding talent, confidence, tireless globe-trotting, music full of positive messages, and the appreciation of her African heritage, Carmen Souza is our artist of the year 2010.     

 

 

More info@

http://www.myspace.com/carmensouza 

 

DJ Mr Bristow

DJ Mr Bristow

Profile

A profile of the one of the hottest Hip-Hop scratch DJs in London, UK. A DJ, Music Producer and tutor with more than 10 years experience. Check out the new single release "All about the Music" on Sub-Tek". Other details coming up...

More info@

http://www.mrbristow.co.uk

http://www.youtube.com/user/MisterBristow

The Abyss Quartet

The Abyss Quartet

Profile

A fusion of Afro-beats, Ethio-Jazz and funky grooves. They are playing live tonight at Rich Mix, Shoreditch, London. A review of this gig and other details coming up...

More info@

http://www.myspace.com/theabyssquartet

The Krar Collective

The Krar Collective

Profile

The band brings you dynamic roots music from different parts of Ethiopia and different tribal traditions with a contemporary edge. They are playing live tonight at Rich Mix, Shoreditch, London. A review of this gig is coming up...

More info@

www.myspace.com/krarcollective

Toumani and Ali

Toumani Diabate & Ali Farka Toure

Documentary

From World Circuit Recorsds, a documentary about the Grammy award-winning, first album of duets between the late great Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté ~ "In the Heart of the Moon"

More info@

http://www.aliandtoumani.com

Nneka

Nneka

Profile

Prodigious Nigerian-German Singer now based in US. The indomitable musical force of Arican conscience. R'n'B, Afrobeats, Roots, Reggae, Hip-Hop. Details coming up...

More info@

http://www.nnekaworld.com

http://www.myspace.com/nnekaworld

Happy New Year 2011

Happy New Year 2011

Ska Cubano

Ska Cubano

Band Profile

Founded by Peter .A. Scott and comprising of leading musicians from the caribbean Rey Crespo, Oreste Noda, Jesus Cutino, Kico Cowan; to globe trotters, Beny Billy, Natty Bo, Eddie Thornton, Megumi Mesaku. The band based in UK and serves up a musical fusion of Cuban rhythms (Son & Rumba), mambo, mento, calypso, ska, rock steady and roots reggae.

Details coming up...

More info@

http://www.myspace.com/skacubano

http://www.skacubano.com/

Safroman

Safroman

Band Profile

Safro Manzangi *Safroman* is the grand rhythm guitarist, song writer, composer singer, and arranger from DR Congo, resident in London. Known as the High Priest, he plays with the authority of a man who helped to create the new wave of Rumba Lingala in 80's Kinshasa.

The band based in UK. Details coming up...

More info@

http://www.myspace.com/safroman

http://www.safromanzangi.com

 

Chucho Valdes

Chucho Valdes

Band Profile

Maestro pianist of Afro-Cuban Jazz music and Co-founder of Irakere. Details coming up...

More info@

http://www.valdeschucho.com

Ibrahim Maalouf

Ibrahim Maalouf

Band Profile

Prodigious French Arabic Jazz Trumpeter plaing a fusion of moody funky jazz and arabic beats. Details coming up...

More info@

http://www.myspace.com/ibrahimmaalouf

Cheikh Lo

Cheikh Lo

One of Africa's great musical mavericks, Senegalese sufi troubadour Cheikh Lo is currently on tour showcasing his new album "Jamm"...

More info@

http://www.myspace.com/cheikhloofficial 

Havana Cultura

Havana Cultura

The Music and Culture of contemporary Havana, Cuba from the globe-trotting DJ Gilles Peterson.

More info@

http://www.havana-cultura.com/INT/EN/cultura.html#/603

Danay Suarez Fernandez

Danay Suarez Fernandez

Band Profile

Led by Danay Suarez Fernandez, a Cuban R'n'B, Hip-Hop ad Jazz songtress singing in Spanish. The band based in Havana, Cuba.

Details coming up...

More info@

http://www.myspace.com/dnaysuarez

Mosi Conde & Kaira Kora Afrika

Mosi Conde & Kaira Kora Afrika

Band Profile

Led by the Kora maestro, Mosi Conde, and playing traditional griot music from Guinea Conakry. The band is currently based in UK.

Details coming up...

More info@

http://www.myspace.com/mosiconde

Mohmed Albadri

Mohmed Albadri

A talented Graphic designer, photographer,character designer,director, cinematographer based in Abu Dhabi.

More info@

http://m-ali-albadri.blogspot.com 

Amira Kheir

Amira Kheir

Band Profile

A fusion of Jazz and Sudanese traditional music. The band based in London, UK.

Details coming up...

More info@

http://www.myspace.com/amirakheir

Alex Wilson

Alex Wilson

Band Profile

A leading Latin and Salsa Jazz pianist. The band based in Zurich, Switzerland.

Details coming up...

More info@

http://www.myspace.com/alexwilsonpiano

Kanda Bongo Man

Kanda Bongo Man

Band Profile

Led by Kanda Bongo Man, the king of the "kwasa kwasa" singing in French & Lingala, and playing Soukouss dance music from Congo. The band based in UK.

Details coming up...

More info@

http://www.myspace.com/kandabongoman

Muntu Valdo

Muntu Valdo

Band Profile

Led by Muntu Valdo, the Prince of "Sawa Blues" playing traditional music from Cameroon. The band based in London.

Details coming up...

More info@

http://www.myspace.com/muntuvaldo

Asheber & The Afrikan Revolution

Asheber & The Afrikan Revolution

Band Profile

A London-based band led by Niles "Asheber" Hailstones, and playing African Roots, Progressive and Reggae music.

Details coming up...

More info@

http://www.myspace.com/asheber
http://www.myspace.com/childrenofaya

Dilanga

Dilanga

Band Profile

A London-based Afro-Cuban Rumba collective.

Details coming up...

More info@

http://www.myspace.com/dilanga

Dele Sosimi

Dele Sosimi Afrobeat Orchestra

Band Profile

A London-based band led by Dele Sosimi, and playing Afrobeat, Hi-Life and Afro-funk.

Details coming up...

More info@

http://www.myspace.com/delesosimi

Rafiki Jazz

Rafiki Jazz

Band Profile

A UK-based World and Roots music collective of African and Latin diaspora musicians.

Details coming up...

More info@

http://www.myspace.com/rafikijazz

Awale

Awale

Band Profile

A London-based band led by Thibaut Remy, and playing a polyrhythmic fusion of  Afro-funk from EthioJazz to Afrobeat, with European and North African harmonies. to tradit.

Details coming up...

More info@

http://www.myspace.com/awale

Harare

Harare

Band Profile

Led by Kudaushe Matimba, and playing dance and traditional music of Zimbabwe from Jit Jive to traditional hypnotic rhythms of the mbira (lamellaphone) . The band based in London. 

Details coming up...

More info@

http://www.myspace.com/hararelondon

Kadialy Kouyate & Sound Archive

Kadialy Kouyate & Sound Archive

Band Profile

Senegalese blues, Kora beats and traditional music griots of West African. The band based in London. Details coming up...

More info@

http://www.myspace.com/kadialykouyate

Las Cosas De Un Amigo by Havana D'Primera

Love Life? Love AfroCuban Rhythms!

"Las Cosas De Un Amigo" from the amazing debut album "Historia Hacienda" by Alexander Abreu y Havana D'Primera. The new second album will be coming out in Spring 2011

Lauryn Bradley Photography

Lauren Bradley Photography

More info

http://lauryn-myphotography.blogspot.com

Yasmin Levy + Melingo

Yasmin Levy + Melingo

Band Profile

From the purity of Ladino (the Judeo-Spanish music)... to the fiery heart of flamenco. 

Details coming up...

The Creole Choir of Cuba

The Creole Choir of Cuba

Band Profile

Afro-Cuban vocal group with passionate melodies and wild harmonies. Details coming up...

Tomasito Cruz & Cuban Timba All Stars

Tomasito Cruz & Cuban Timba All Stars

 

Candela ~ New album review

 

He has  recorded with Celia Cruz, Willy Chirino, Issac Delgado, Ignacio Berroa, Manolin and was the Conguero on Paulito FG's masterpiece "Con La Conciencia Tranquila". 

 

On his new album Candela, Tomas Cruz incorporates elements of afro Cuban folklore, Jazz, Rock, Funk, and Salsa to cook up a fiery steam of Timba, and one of my favourite dance albums of the year. The opening track "Oggun" is a breathtaking fusion of folkrolic rhythms, funk and heavy percussion. 

 

For Timba fans, this is a collector's must have Xmas present! Go buy >>>

 

More info@

http://www.tomasitocruz.com

Monkfish

Monkfish

Band Profile

Afro-Funk, Tropical music band based in London. Details coming up...

Havana D'Primera

Havana D'Primera

Band Profile

Afro-Cuban Band based in Havana. Details coming up...

Ahmed Cardenas Dickinson

Ahmed Cardenas Dickinson

Band Profile

Cuban Filin-guitar virtuoso based in London. Details coming up...

Sona Joberteh

Sona Jobarteh

Band Profile

Anglo-Gambian female kora maestro based in London. Details coming up...

President Museveni Rap OFFICIAL VIDEO

You want another Rap? From Ugandan President ~ Yoweri Museveni

Zong Zing All Stars

Zong Zing All Stars 

Band Profile

Congolese Soukouss-Kavacha Band based in London. Details coming up...

Tumbao Tivoli

Tumbao Tivoli

Band Profile

Afro-Cuban Band based in London. Details coming up...

Grupo Lokito

Grupo Lokito 

Band Profile

Congolese-Cuban fusion sound band based in London. Details coming up...

Cuban Combination

Cuban Combination 

Band Profile

Cuban Band based in London. Details coming up...

Yaaba Funk

Yaaba Funk 

Band Profile

AfroFunk Band based in London. Details coming up...

Son de Cuba

Son de Cuba

Band Profile

Cuban Band based in London. Details coming up...

Timbache

Timbache

Band Profile

New Cuban Band based in London. Details coming up...

Osvaldo Chacon y Su Timba

Osvaldo Chacon y Su Timba

Details coming up...

Afrik Bawantu

Afrik Bawantu

Band Profile

Afro-funk band based in London. 2010 Festival photos, videos, gigs coming up...

More info@

http://www.myspace.com/afrikbawantu

Timba Radio

Timba Radio

For the latest Cuban Timba Music hits... Don't miss!!!

More info@

http://www.timba.com/radio

Kaz Simmons

Kaz Simmons ~ Jazz Singer

Profile coming up...

Cubadisco 2011

SANTIAGO DE CUBA, known by many as the "Music reserve of our nation" "Craddle of the Son" will be the ideal city to host the CUBADISCO 2011 in its fifteenth edition, from 14 to 22 May, dedicated to “Los soneros del Mundo (The Son singers of the World) and to Santiago de Cuba.

This city is considered the "thermometer of dance music" in the country and is recognized by many scholars as the ultimate source of son, bolero, trova and choral singing. Many believe that if Cuba is known as "La Isla Musical", Santiago would be "the musical reservoir." A contest of impromptu performance will be held during these days and art works will be unveiled in honor of Miguel Matamoros, one of the major figures in the Cuban son.

The Cubadisco International Fair founded in 1997 and organized by the Cuban Institute of Music is the most important event of the Cuban music industry and it constitutes a preferential space to expose the main achievements reached by the phonography in Cuba.
In this occasion Adalberto Alvarez, “El Caballero del Son”, will be the president of honor. Three important activities will be held during the event. From May 1st, the 3rd edition of “El Son más largo del mundo” (The lengthiest son of the world) with more than 300 hours of continued music and dances through the island, the 2nd International competition of Pie Forzado with Alexis Díaz Pimienta as its president and the Great match of the contest of Son interpretation and improvisation in piano, tres and voice, headed by the famous pianist Frank Fernández

More info@
http://www.cubadisco.soycubano.com

Hotel Bookings @
http://www.solmeliacuba.com/cuba-hotels/hotel-melia-santiagodecuba/