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    The Sout Project
     
    Story
    Emergent visionary Brian McLaren, dazzling African choir Siyaya, and traditional muse Madosini mixed with exotic instrumentation & organic electronica: Cape Town’s Sout Project present a startlingly fresh, eminently singable approach to the sacred: Story.
    World: African- South
     
     
    Zimbaremabwe Mbira Vibes
     
    VaChaminuka / Me Pray To Yahshua
    Reggae Music with a Traditional Zimbabwean Vibe, using the traditional African Instrument, the Mbira.
    World: African- South
     
     
    Richard Crandell
     
    Essential Tremor
    Hypnotic, tranquil and ingeniously complex new music performed on traditional Zimbabwean sacred instrument, the mbria, by Tzadik recording artist, Richard Crandell. As featured on NPR's All Things Considered.
    World: African- South
     
     
    Mokaleng
     
    A Voice in the Desert
    Experience the powerful sound of twelve African kids (who have nothing but still sing their hearts out) singing 200 miles down a dirt road in the bush. Uplifting, earthly and inspiring.
    World: African- South
     
     
    Khoi Khonnexion
     
    Kalahari Waits
    South African performance poetry trio embraces its indigenous identity with wise words, homemade indigenous instruments, field recordings, and creative soundscapes.
    World: African- South
     
     
    Fafi A.K.A. 3Percent
     
    Groove Or Die
    A fusion of traditional African rhythms with hip-hop, dancehall and reggaeton beats that give a thumping world hip hop music.
    World: African- South
     
     
    Derek Gripper
     
    Ayo
    New Cape Music: "An open-minded fusion of classical and indigenous." This solo guitar music with subtle vocal inflections is South Africa's answer to Gismonti. The music that inspired Steve Reich is African: now, Mr Reich, Africa writes back.
    World: African- South
     
     
    Various Artists
     
    Maungira EZimbabwe: Field Recordings From Zimbabwe
    Maungira EZimbabwe features a wide variety of musical styles from Zimbabwe, portraying the diversity of the country’s rich musical heritage.
    World: African- South
     
     
    Chris Chameleon
     
    Kyk Hoe Lyk Ons Nou
    Kyk Hoe Lyk Ons Nou offers a richer, fuller sound without compromising the distinctive intimacy of Chris Chameleon's music.
    World: African- South
     
     
    DT Unique Kenzi Band
     
    Ngoma Yababa/Musik Moto Moto Kule America
    This music can be described as irresitible, East African and South African combination that just makes you want to dance and sing along. The trend is definately modern African dance music.
    World: African- South
     
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    Mikanic
    Swimming With The Women
    A hip African world groove with an acoustic folk singer-songwriter edge, "Swimming with the Women" sweeps you up in Mikanic's South African roots bringing joy with every track.
    “…a swirling combination of mellow and playful…” - New Times "...a soulful simplicity that is addictive" - Mail & Guardian "Africa with a new dress" - One World online CD store Two South Africans - Michael Rennie (violin & vocals) and Nick Turner (acoustic guitar & vocals) - form the core of this band. Both musicians have risen to the top of the South African scene playing for a variety of different bands and artists over the last eight years. Forming part of Sons of Trout, one of the country's top selling bands and best live acts, they have headlined every major music festival South Africa has to offer and toured extensively releasing four albums and opening for such international acts as Hootie and the Blowfish and Johnny Clegg. In 2002 the two formed mikanic and in 2003 released "Swimming with the Women" to great critical acclaim and popular success. In June 2005, they released their powerful exploration of New York living, “the subway tracks”. Mikanic's music is as rich and diverse as it is original. Traditional African sounds and melodies are blended with groove, jazz, hip-hop and R&B. Lyrically powerful, relevant and humorous, this is hip international music at its best. Based now in New York City, Mike and Nick have found a new voice and completely original sound with mikanic: The rest of the band features the infectious groove of Indian bass player Shirzad Khusrokhan, the inventive genius of Japanese jazz guitarist Yasuhito Sasaki and the mesmerizing vocal originality of Tomo Ito. Mikanic has been joined at their Madiba Cafe residency by the great South African musicians Tony Cedras and Vusi Mahlasela and has played many of the legendary NYC venues including CBGB's, The Knitting Factory and Cornelia St. Cafe. They have also performed at such prestigious establishments as the UN, Columbia University and specially selected to perform (2004 and 2005) at a 9/11 memorial service held at Ground Zero. Soon after their return from a tour in the UK, South Africa and Toronto, mikanic performed as a special guest for the Bobby McFerrin vocal workshop in upstate New York. In July 2005 mikanic toured Japan with great success. Among other gigs, the band played sold-out concerts at Sweet Basil and Mandala in Tokyo as well as the Olive Hall in Takamatsu, collaborating with some of Japan's biggest stars Yoichi Kitayama, Yo Hitoto and SWJO. Their exposure spread nationally through live radio and TV appearances. To contact mikanic you can reach Stephanie Washburn at bookings@mikanic.com or 718-812-1452.
    World: African- South
     
    Little Hero
    Revelation
    World: African- South
     
    Jared Michael Hobgood
    My Life
    World: African- South
     
    Steve Newman, Tony Cox, Greg Georgiades, Syd Kitchen, Errol Dyer
    The World in a Guitar DVD
    World: African- South
     
    Richard Crandell
    Essential Tremor
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