Saturday, May 5, 2007

World music

African


Miriam Makeba: nothing to say but a legend.
- Oxgam






www.miriammakeba.co.za/


Ladysmith Black Mambazo: this famed coral group started in 1960 and have been awarded several emmeys and academy awards. The sound was brought to most of the world through musician Paul Simmon. With a haunting resonance they create layers of sound that touch the soul.
- How Long?


www.mambazo.com/


Www.paulsimon.com/

Zap Mama : I prefer the album vervison w/o special guest. i have to thank Dene Carrol for finding this band back in the summer of 1996 this song marks the best times in my life! This Belgian group mix R&B with African beats using bottles and even their own bodies.
- poetry man w/Phoebe Snow



Zap Mama-Part 2


www.zapmama.be/