Tag Archives: Senegal

THE VOICE OF NEW AFRICA

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Paul Brad

Senegal’s Youssou N’Dour set the Barbican alight with pure positivity and a tight, compelling set of modern Mbalax One of the most exciting and explosive live sets I experienced in the mid-eighties was Youssou N’Dour and the Super Etoile De … Continue reading →

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A FEW 2015 RELEASES THAT ARE STILL IN THE PLAY PILE!

Posted on January 4, 2016 by Paul Brad

A FEW 2015 RELEASES THAT ARE STILL IN THE PLAY PILE! AS WE’RE NOW IN 2016 I thought I’d stop prevaricating and just big up a few albums that were bought or sent to me in 2015 and have stayed … Continue reading →

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Summer Sessions… Worldwide, Blaze….

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Paul Brad

Here’s a few July sessions to tune into…Worldwide looks amazing… Blaze has got some deep stuff going down in east London… Mau Mau keep up the flow and the Southbank is gearing up… also, check out Ceu at the Jazz … Continue reading →

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University of Gnawa meets Weather Report….

Posted on June 14, 2011 by Paul Brad

Martin Meissonnier has a serious track record as producer having worked with, amongst others, Don Cherry, Khaled, Manu Dibango, Amina, King Sunny Ade, PapaWemba, Fela Anikulapo Kuti and Seun Kuti. In a recent communication he turned me onto the album … Continue reading →

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