|
New Guitar Voices: featuring Vieux Farka Touré and Shiyani Ngcobo
Vieux Farka Touré
Guitarist, singer, composer, band-leader Vieux Farka Touré carries on the legacy of his father, the beloved Ali Farka Touré, who died in March, 2006--rest in peace. Vieux performs some of his fathers' repretoire, but mostly performs his own original songs. Vieux's five-piece band includes the talent of the legendary Mama Sissoko, guitar and ngoni master. See Afropop Worldwide's extensive interview with this hot, new talent!
About the artist
"Vieux Farka Touré" CD review by Banning Eyre
Afropop Feature: Vieux Farka Touré Debuts in America
Vieux Farka Touré at the Afropop Shop
Shiyani Ngcobo
Shiyani Ngcobo is a master of the uniquely Zulu art of maskanda, highly rhythmic, finger style guitar, accompanying some of the most soulful vocals to be found in Africa. Shiyani’s brilliant 2004 album, "Introducing Shiyani Ngcobo" (released when Shiyani was 50), was a revelation because it is the only maskanda recording we know of to really showcase the guitar, unobscured by a heavy rhythm section or other melody instruments. Stay tuned for our exclusive interview with Shiyani Ngcobo.
 "Introducing Shiyani Ngcobo" CD Review by Banning Eyre
About Maskanda
Shiyani Ngcobo at the Afropop Shop
Want their music? Visit the Afropop Shop on Calabash Music for music downloads for 99¢ each. Purchases help support Afropop.org!
First published: www.afropop.org
|
