Posts Tagged: african music

Habib Koit

Posted by & filed under music, the internet, and life.

Hey music lovers! I found out after the Orchestra Baobab concert that we’d all been there…here’s another hot ticket. Habib Koité is here Tuesday at 8 pm. Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt are both fans – why not you? Take a look. Get your ticket and meet me at the Rio! One of my last.fm… Read more »

2007 albums I delight in

Posted by & filed under music, the internet, and life.

2007 was an excellent year for music. I’ve already highlighted some 2007 songs I enjoy; these are albums that I like very much but can’t easily single out individual tracks from. Best to play the whole thing and wallow in it. There’s a baker’s dozen of great discs here. Starting off with African music: Bassekou… Read more »

Intro to African funk

Posted by & filed under music, the internet, and life.

Over at Voodoo Funk, Frank shares his latest rare West African funk 45s, along with his record-hunting adventures. Never heard African funk? Frank has just posted a wonderful quick intro with three hard and funky recordings. Go take a listen and expand your musical horizons! Okay, if you’re not convinced yet, listen right here: Orchestre… Read more »