nic patonNew Age serenity meets African vitality in compilation “Afro Zen – Journey Within” from Mama Dance Music (MD255)
Category: african music
Global Griot – West African Kora
“Global Griot” (Mama Dance MD260) is a compelling fusion of ancient and contemporary styles centring on the Kora, West Africa’s revered traditional harp. Virtuosic, musically […]
Music for deserts: A triple release
3 albums (comprising 37 tracks) of Asian, African and Australian music for deserts is now out on the “Wonders Of Nature” production music series from UK-based […]
Africa! Europe! Play nicely, now.
Putting the expressive force of African rhythm and song with the refined alchemy of the European orchestra is a risky proposition. Who is appropriating what, […]
From Eerie to Airy: Dark and Light Afro Soundscapes
Double Album Bonus! Dark Afro Soundscapes and Light Afro Soundscapes from Mama Dance cover both hemispheres of your emotional needs… from the deliciously dark to […]
“African Desert Blues” – African Guitar Axe-travaganza
In the mold of Tinariwen and Ali Farka Toure, I am part of an African Blues compilation with guitar luminaries from legendary South African acts Johnny […]