META AND THE CORNERSTONES- FORWARD MUSIC ALBUM- MAY 29th 2008
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Please join Meta and the Cornerstones to celebrate the release of their independently produced, full-length studio album, FORWARD MUSIC. With hits such as SOMEWHERE IN AFRICA, SENEGAL, and WHO YOU WANNA BE, this album is packed with 13 soulful and electrifying tracks.
Meta’s powerful lyrics, tasteful melodies, and soulful voice will take you back to the roots of Reggae music. Infusing hip hop, rock, soul, and African influences, and in multiple languages, this modern day classic truly stands alone.
Hailing from five different countries, Meta and the Cornerstones bring to bear some of the best international musicians working in New York City: Andre Daniel (keyboards), Adrian Djoman (bass), Ian Joseph (drums), Shahar Mintz (lead guitar), and Daniel Serrato (guitar).
So come and join us for our album launch and be a part of a movement that will change the face of international reggae and world music forever.
Peace, Love and Harmony
April 26th - Global Hip-Hop Mini Fest
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March 28th - NYU Panel with DJ Spooky
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MUSEUM FOR AFRICAN ART TIME LINES: New Perspectives on Contemporary and Traditional African Art Friday, March 28, 2008 Conceptual artist, writer, and musician Paul D. Miller/DJ Spooky That Subliminal Kid moderates an all-art panel discussion on African hip hop and music videos. Professors Jesse Shipley Ariefdien of the pioneering South African rap group Prophets of da City and filmaker Ben Herson to discuss the emergence and current state of hip hop in Africa. Co-Sponsored by the Institute of African-American Affairs at New York University Lecture will take place at 19 University Place, Room 102, between E. 8th and Waverly Street. Note that all non-NYU guests must present photo ID at security desk |
Nomadic Wax 5 Year B-day March 15th!
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African Underground at Idylwild Arts Academy - Idylwild CA!
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Feb 16th - Balla Kouyate - Live at Rose
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Balla Kouyaté is one of the greatest balafon players from the Djeli or “griot” tradition in Mali. The Kouyatés were the first djelis in the Mandé Empire. The balafon (ancestor of the xylophone) was given to Balla’s ancestors by nobles in the 12th century and has remained in his family ever since.
Balla seemed destined to play this instrument, learning at the age of six. He performed for the first time in Bamako, Mali at "Palais de la Culture" with Malian singer Sanignai Kouyaté. In 1994, he was a member of the National Percussion of Mali. By 1997 he was granted the opportunity to play with singer Ami Koïta at the O.I.A. conference, which brought together 27 African presidents.
Balla has been called on to play with many African artists touring in the United States and his superior musicianship has been featured on at least 35 albums. Currently he works with kora master Mamadou Diabaté playing venues such as Lincoln Center Outdoor Festival, Symphony Space and festivals around the country. They both are part of Roswell Rudd’s MALIcool ensemble. In 2004, Balla played with Sidiki Condé at Carnegie Hall for a month long residency for children, and has been engaged by many African artists to tour in the United States. He joined Ursel Schlicht’s Ex Tempore in 2004. While playing with Ex Tempore, he felt the need to expand the tonal possibilities of the balafon and created a chromatic instrument, to his knowledge the first chromatic balafon ever. Check out his Collaborations page to see more of his current and past projects.
African Underground @ Wesleyan University!
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SOBs International Hip-Hop Showcase
January 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment
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| NTERNATIONAL HIP-HOP SHOWCASE AT SOBS
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MLK Weekend Show at Proctor Academy
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Jan 25th - Thierno Camara live at Get Down Friday
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