Bestelling Artists from Tradimodern on Calabash Music

Tinariwen

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:54:16 -0500

Tinariwen is a Touareg group from the southern Sahara whose music is close to the blues of Ali Farka Toure only edgier, deeper and meaner.

Black Rose

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:54:16 -0500

The music of Black Rose ranges from Fiji's traditional meke vocals mixed with modern dance music, to styles influenced by the "raga" and even the bossa nova.

Angelique Kidjo

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:54:16 -0500

Kidjo has traveled far and mesmerized audiences on countless stages, speaking out on behalf of the children in her capacity as a UNICEF goodwill ambassador.

Levon Minassian

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:54:16 -0500

French artist originally from Armenia, Levon Minassian plays a singular instrument: the doudouk. The doudouk is a traditional instrument from the oboe's family. It has a very serious and melancholic sound.

Klezmatics

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:54:16 -0500

...the best band in the klezmer vanguard; on a good night, they can rank among the greatest bands on the planet.

Baba Salah

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:54:16 -0500

Baba's silky tenor voice and unique guitar style have made him a huge hit in Mali

Doussou Bagayoko

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:54:16 -0500

Doussou Bagayogo is a young and talented malian singer.

Massukos

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:54:16 -0500

“Harnessing their popularity to fight poverty, Massukos make music that is not only phenomenally beautiful but also a powerful force for change”
- Rita Ray

Kakai Kilonzo & Les Kilimambogo Brothers

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:54:16 -0500

Kakai Kilonzo is one of only a handful of benga artists to attract a broad following across Kenya.

Smadj

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:54:16 -0500

fusion of jazz and electronica by Smadj (aka Jean-Pierre Smadja), a Tunisian born, Paris based musician.