Adan and Justin Adams collaboration EP released
We are proud to announce that the collaboration between Adan and Justin Adams is now available to buy. Use the player below to hear the tracks and see videos and interviews on the new songs.
Seckou on Modern Day Griot - BBC Radio 4
Seckou will appear as one of the featured artists in a new Radio 4 show on Griots in West Africa. It will air Saturday June 9th at 3.30pm. Be sure not to miss it.
For more information check out the BBC Radio 4 page:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01jhb34
Toto announces European Tour
15 Julio, Stuttgart, Sommerfestival der Kulturen
16 Julio, Assago, Latinoamericando Festival
17 Julio, Munich, Club Ampere
20 Julio, Koblenz, Horizonte Weltkultur festival
21 Julio , Berlin, Wassermusik Summer Open Air Festival
22 Julio, Malmo, Sommerscene
23 Julio, Estocolmo , Sodra Teatern
26 Julio, Madrid , Salsa y Latín Jazz Festival
28 Julio , Vic Fesenzac, Tempo Latino Festival
Única presentación en España en el marco del Salsa y Latín Jazz Festival,
compartiendo cartel junto a Rubén Blades y Calle13,
el 26 de Julio en el Madrid Arena .
“Algo que tengo muy claro en cuanto mi herencia musical es que la música es como el hombre: Debe crecer y no quedarse en un museo o en lamentaciones”.
Sonia Bazanta Vides tiene una sonrisa sincera, contagiante y una mirada limpia llena de espiritualidad, de amor por la música tradicional y por la cultura colombiana. Totó La Momposina, como se le conoce artísticamente, tiene una energía desbordante en su potente voz, con la que ha hecho vibrar a millones de espectadores desde hace ya 50 años, tiempo en el que se ha consolidado como la pionera y mayor representante de la música tradicional de Colombia en el mundo.
Totó y sus músicos trabajan en recuperar, mezclar y crear nuevas expresiones de la música tradicional, a través de la mezcla de instrumentos y sentimientos de las diferentes regiones del país en un sonido, en un solo canto de identidad cultural colombiana. Aún hoy ella, es la inspiración para músicos, intérpretes y diversos artistas que llevan como ella, la voz de nuestro país al resto del mundo.
Seckou releases Miro in September
SECKOU KEITA NEWS FLASH!Adan Wins a Lennon!
We are proud to announce that Adan Pedroso has won a Lennon award for his song Romantica. For more information you can visint the award site http://www.jlsc.com/winners/2011b/lennon_awards.php Previously only available on the Asere album "Destinos" and Adan's solo album "Esa Flor", we will be releasing a special Romantica package shortly with all versions of this much recorded song from over the years. Watch this space for a release date!
Cimarron win Independent Music Awards' Latin Category
Congratulations to Cimarron who have won the Latin Category best album of the Independent Music Awards (or IMAs). For more information go to http://www.independentmusicawards.com/imanominee/11th/Album/Latin
AMJ SOUND HISTORY OUT NOW!
Cimarron wins four nominations at the Independent Music Awards 2012
Cimarron, with the album Cimarron: Joropo Music from The Plains of Colombia, won four nominations at the Independent Music Awards 2012 (Best Album, Best Song Latin, Instrumental Best Song, Best Music Video), becoming the first artist of traditional music from Colombia to achieve such recognition in international awards.
More than 300 exceptional independent artists were nominated in the 11th. Annual publication of the Independent Music Awards 2012, the most influential awards program for the independent music scene.
Winners will be chosen by a jury of 77 influential artists and personalities from the music industry, among which include Keith Richards, Tom Waits, Ozzy Osbourne, Kathleen Brennan, Suzanne Vega, Joshua Redman, Tori Amos, Michael Franti, Bettye LaVette , Del McCoury, Shelby Lynne, Alan Light, Kevin Lyman, Bill Bragin, Sara Beesley, Chris Diaz and Evan Schlansky, who announce the results in April 2012.
Cimarrón, con su álbum !Cimarrón! Joropo Music from The Plains of Colombia, grabado para Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, logró cuatro nominaciones en los Independent Music Awards 2012 (Mejor Álbum, Mejor Canción Latin, Mejor Canción Instrumental, Mejor Video Musical), constituyéndose en el primer artista de música tradicional de Colombia en alcanzar tal reconocimiento en una edición de premios internacionales.
Más de 300 excepcionales artistas independientes fueron nominados en la 11º. Edición anual de los Independent Music Awards 2012, el más influyente programa de premios para las producciones artísticas de la escena musical independiente.
Representando el amplio espectro de la escena global de la música independiente, los nominados en cerca de setenta categorías de Álbum, Canción, Video Musical y Diseño y concepto de Álbum fueron seleccionados de entre miles de propuestas enviadas desde Norte América, Sur América, Asia, África, Australia y Europa.
Los ganadores serán escogidos por un jurado integrado por 77 influyentes artistas y personalidades de la industria musical, entre los que se cuentan Keith Richards,Tom Waits, Ozzy Osbourne, Kathleen Brennan, Suzanne Vega, Joshua Redman, Tori Amos, Michael Franti, Bettye LaVette, Del McCoury,, Shelby Lynne, Alan Light, Kevin Lyman, Bill Bragin, Sara Beesley, Chris Diaz y Evan Schlansky, quienes oficializarán los resultados en abril de 2012.
Toumani Diabate & Catrin Finch - Sublime Triumph!
Last week the kora-harp collaboration with Toumani Diabate and Catrin Finch received standing ovations at sold-out shows in Wales.
Due to the Coup D'etat in Mali Toumani had to make a tremendous effort to come and difficulties en route meant that he and Catrin only met four hours before the first performance. It is a tribute to the awesome talent of these musicians that they were able to take this show onto a sublime level from day one and build across the five shows creating a unique sonic experience between these instruments. We have all agreed to now take this show to the world and develop the project. Thanks to them and to a great production team for an amazing week, also to Seckou Keita who came at short notice to help Catrin and the Astar-Mwldan producers prepare the show whilst they were waiting for Toumani's arrival, Seckou also appeared as special guest at two of the performances. Special indeed!
Seckou Keita Rewmi Ep released June 4th
A taster EP taken from Seckou's new album "Miro" (due for release in the autumn) will be available from June 4th.
To hear excerpts from the tracks or to buy, please use the player below.
Totó La Momposina, nombrada "Ciudadana andina honorífica"
Totó La Momposina fue nombrada "Ciudadana andina honorífica" de la Comunidad Andina (CAN) "en reconocimiento a su trayectoria artística y su aporte al fortalecimiento de la identidad cultural regional", informó el organismo integrador.
La condecoración fue otorgada el viernes en la sede de la secretaría general de la CAN en Lima, en una ceremonia en la que participaron la ministra consejera de la embajada de Colombia en Perú, Estela Luz Sotelo; el director general de la Secretaría General de la CAN, Santiago Cembrano, y el secretario general de la CAN, Adalid Contreras.
Totó la Momposina, cuyo nombre real es Sonia Bazanta Vides, reconoció "la virtud del arte en general y la música en particular de unir a los seres humanos y despertar sus virtudes".
Cembrano manifestó, por su parte, que la cantante colombiana "ha realizado un importantísimo aporte a la divulgación de los ritmos, instrumentos y elementos autóctonos de la música colombiana, en especial la de sus zonas costeras".
"Nosotros queremos seguir uniendo a cuatro países hermanos (Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador y Perú) entre sí y con el resto de América Latina, generando posibilidades para el progreso y el desarrollo, y usted ya ha logrado unirnos a través de la música y sus interpretaciones", le dijo Cembrano.
Totó La Momposina llegó Lima para participar en el concierto "Festival de los 7 mares", en el que también se presentará el franco-español Manu Chao y los nacionales Bareto, La Sarita y Sabor y control.
Phaxo & Emanuel Nava feat. Toto La Momposina - La Blanca
Watch out for the new track from Phaxo & Emanuel Nava featuring Toto La Momposina called La Blanca. this tune is based on the track "Margarita" from the album La Bodega. Click to listen.
AMJ on the latest sampler from United Reggae
A free track from the Sound History CD is available for a limited time on the latest sampler from United Reggae.
United Reggae offers the sixth free digital music sampler together with this issue. It contains 30 tracks from several of the artists that are covered in this sixteenth issue such as The Skatalites, Clinton Fearon, U-Brown, Inner Circle, Tarrus Riley, AMJ, Busy Signal and more.
You can choose to stream or download it.
Toto plays Lima in Peru
Este 17 de marzo, en Lima Perú, gran concierto de Totó La Momposina.
17th March Toto plays Lima in Peru.
Seckou New Pictures In Senegal
PHOTOGRAPHER JOSH PULMAN IN SENEGAL
Seckou will perform at the Olympic Torch Relay Concert, Manchester 23rd June
In association with Band on the Wall, we’re delighted to present a free concert by Seckou Keita and his new band on the Printworks Indoor Stage for the We Face Forward Olympic Torch Relay Party taking place after the Olympic torch passes through Manchester.
Seckou Keita June 23rd Doors open: 7pm Free event.
Festival of West African Art, Manchester, The Printworks,
www.wefaceforward.org
www.bandonthewall.org
Seckou's debuts new band at Olympic BT RIVER OF MUSIC July 21st
Seckou will be performing with his new band and special guests representing 8 West African nations as part of the BT River of Music event - A spectacular global summit of rhythm and song, the two-day free event will act as a curtain-raiser for the sporting celebrations to follow and will feature artists representing all Olympic and Paralympic nations, from the largest nations to the tiniest ocean island speck. Arguably the most ambitious musical event ever staged in the capital, BT River of Music will present the city's residents and visitors with a unique opportunity to sample a kaleidoscope of the world's most vibrant contemporary music. Established, award-winning and emerging artists from every part of the globe will be performing on stages at six iconic sites along the length of the River Thames each hosting music from a different continent. Seckou will be performing on the Africa stage at The London Pleasure Gardens. www.btriverofmusic.com
SECKOU VIDEO RELEASE TIMED FOR SENEGALESE ELECTIONS
Seckou released a video for Senegalese TV which was played on all the 5 main channels over the election weekend and continues to pick up plenty of interest.The lyric of Rewmi appeals for peace and unity to tackle together the problems facing us all and demands we take responsibility as individuals, families, communities, governments and corporations. We may think we are clean but we should think again and wash our hands.
Toto Plays For Change
Toto La Momposina has taken part in a video for the excellent Playing For Change, featuring over 75 musicians across Colombia.. Playing for Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music. The idea for this project arose from a common belief that music has the power to break down boundaries and overcome distances between people. You can find out more at http://playingforchange.com/