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A band with a calling and a unique sound, Rome’s Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio gives voice to the city’s cultural diversity. Mondomix meets them ahead of their UK debut at the Barbican on 17 July.
publication date : 07/01/2009 Watch report Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio
Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio | Italy
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With an extraordinary line up of the greatest African and African-American artists of the day, the epic Zaire 74 festival preceded the Ali/Foreman fight in Kinshasa. Original footage of the events delivers true Soul Power.
publication date : 06/24/2009 Watch report Soul Power
Celia Cruz | Cuba
Fania All Stars | Cuba, Puerto Rico, United States
Franco | Congo, The Democratic Republic Of The
Hugh Masekela | South Africa
James Brown | United States
Miriam Makeba | South Africa
Ray Barretto | United States
Tabu Ley Rochereau | Congo, The Democratic Republic Of The
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How does a drummer from Albuquerque become a fervent ambassador for Eastern European music? Jeremy Barnes of A Hawk and A Hacksaw tells us about his extraordinary journey.
publication date : 06/17/2009 Watch report A Hawk And A Hacksaw
A Hawk and A Hacksaw | United States
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Shot during Dengue Fever’s first trip to play in Cambodia, this film also documents a moving homecoming for lead singer Chhom Nimol and how musical influences can spin in reverse.
publication date : 06/10/2009 Watch report Sleepwalking Through the Mekong
Dengue Fever | United States
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Celebrating Sanctuary is the free festival on 14 June which celebrates the art of refugee communities in the UK and launches Refugee Week in London. Check out the chart from curators Rita Ray and Max Reinhardt.
publication date : 06/03/2009 Watch report Celebrating Sanctuary
Kal | Serbia
Rita Ray & Max Reinhardt | United Kingdom
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Nigerian master drummer, Tony Allen, has been on an Afrobeat adventure that spans three decades. Summer 2009 sees a new album, Secret Agent, and London appearances at the Southbank's Meltdown and the Lemi Ghariokwu exhibition at Rich Mix.
publication date : 05/27/2009 Watch report Tony Allen
Tony Allen | France, Nigeria
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Experimental film project? Genius cut n paste production? The pioneering ThruYOU phenomenon has became a cult web hit and ushers in a new online art-form. Democratizing and seriously funky, we take a look at Kutiman’s work.
publication date : 05/06/2009 Watch report ThruYOU
Kutiman | Israel
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Vinicio Capossela, one of Italy’s major artists, is touring his imaginary circus, playing songs from his latest album Da Solo. Vinicio’s super charismatic performance promises strange creatures, dark rhythms and “violent rushes of euphoria”.
publication date : 05/06/2009 Watch report Vinicio Capossela
Vinicio Capossela | Italy
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The award winning documentary From Mambo to Hip Hop celebrates the creative spirit that literally rose from the ashes to create a culture that took on the world.
publication date : 04/29/2009 Watch report From Mambo to Hip Hop
Eddie Palmieri | United States
Hector Lavoe | Puerto Rico, United States
Johnny Pacheco | Dominican Republic, United States
Manny Oquendo | United States
Ray Barretto | United States
Tito Puente | United States
Willie Colón | Puerto Rico, United States
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On Liberté, producer Martin Meissonnier has nailed the true sound of Khaled’s raï, never before captured on disc. Marrying a wild ‘live’ dynamic with meticulous studio science, this recording is the best album by the King of Raï in decades.
publication date : 04/29/2009 Watch report Khaled
Blaoui Houari | Algeria
Khaled | Algeria, France
Martin Meissonnier | France
Nass El Ghiwan | Morocco
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