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Article: From the Inside Out

Voices Instrumental in Jazz

by Chris M. Slawecki
June 10, 2011

Natacha AtlasMounqalibaSix Degrees Records2010 Vocalist Natacha Atlas seems to embody the modern musical millennia: She was born in Brussels and raised in one of its Moroccan suburbs; her compositions and singing reach into and crisscross storied European and Arabic musical traditions. Primarily co-written ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Joaquin "Joe" Claussell Taking "Africa Caribe" on the Road

June 10, 2011

Joaquin “Joe" Claussell does not need much of an introduction amongst the dance music aficionados. Be it as a DJ, a remix producer, a record label head (Sacred Rhythm, Spiritual Life), or even a record store manager/owner (Dance Tracks), he's been deeply involved in New York's and the international dance scene since way before it was ...

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News: Performance / Tour

Khaira Arby and Her Band Tour the US in July

June 10, 2011

Malian Titan Khaira Arby and Her Band return to the US for Summer Tour Triumphant after a successful Spring tour, and receiving the 2011 Tamani D'Or Award (Mali's highest musical honor), Khaira Arby will make a stateside encore for a national tour of the US coming up in July. Arby mesmerized audiences at this year's SXSW ...

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News: Festival

Django Reinhardt Festival Returns to Birdland June 28 - July 3

June 9, 2011

It may start to get HOT in June but not as HOT as it will be at Birdland June 28—July 3 when the Django Reinhardt Festival, due to popular demand, returns for a summer week. The annual November event will perhaps become a bi-annual one. There is a thirst for Django's style of music , as ...

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News: Recording

International Singer/Songwriter Amana Melome Channels Jazz Legacy with "Phoenix Rising"

June 9, 2011

While maintaining her natural elegance, combined with her American and European heritage and cosmopolitan influences, Amana Melome's latest album Phoenix Rising is a refreshing voyage of world music, floating between neo-soul, funk, jazz, folk and reggae. The new album was available on iTunes May 21st. Amana Melome is an international singer and songwriter who was raised ...

News: Recording

Alt-Arab Quintet Shusmo Releases New Album June 23

June 9, 2011

Whacha-maqam-it: Shusmo Gets Mumtastic with Classical Arabic Funk Shusmo is a secret passageway that winds past all the barriers dividing Arabic maqam from down-and-dirty funk, Latin spark, and swinging jazz. Headed by Palestinian pianist and buzuq player Tareq Abboushi, the quintet leads you to a little underground club where pensive classical forms meet dance floor-friendly vibes, ...

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News: Award / Grant

Back Home in Mali, Khaira Arby Wins National Award

June 8, 2011

The Tamani d'Or: Mali Lavishes Love on Crossover Indie Darling and Pioneering Singer Khaira Arby with an Achievement Award It's a rare artist who can take the U.S. media and SXSW by storm while garnering profound respect as a cultural leader in her homeland. And it's even rarer when that artist can keep true to her ...

News: Festival

B-52s to Headline Outdoor Concert at Montreal International Jazz Festival

June 7, 2011

With the Festival International de Jazz de Montréal just around the corner, organizers are thrilled to announce the players in our three major free outdoor events: Ben l'Oncle Soul opens the festivities with the Rio Tinto Alcan Opening Event on Saturday, June 25, with Misteur Valaire taking over on Tuesday, June 28 to keep Festival fans ...

News: Recording

Vieux Farka Touré: "The Secret" is Out!

June 1, 2011

Vieux Farka Touré: The Secret Traveling down Linden Blvd towards JFK Airport, Vieux Farka Touré had a realization. Having just left The Bunker recording studio in Brooklyn, he was discussing the sessions with his manager, Eric Herman. A newly constructed song, played in part by his father— the great Malian guitarist Ali Farka Touré—came ...

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Empresarios: "Sabor Tropical Remixed" EP 2

June 1, 2011

In January 2011 Fort Knox Recordings released the debut album by DC's own Empresarios, entitled Sabor Tropical. The album received a great reception, getting great reviews from the press and fans alike. Following the strength and amazing sounds of the first EP, Fort Knox Recordings is proud to present the second EP of remixes from Sabor ...