http://globalrhythmstore.net/Bestelling Artists from Africa on Calabash Music2008-11-23T04:37:25ZThe Calabash Music Teamsupport@calabashmusic.comThomas Mapfumohttp://thomasmapfumo.globalrhythmstore.net/2005-04-12T10:55:32ZMusic from Thomas MapfumoOnce he sang the soundtrack to the Zimbabwean revolution. Now he is the fiercest thorn in the revolutionary leader's side. A musical genius and a man of the people, Thomas Mapfumo towers in the world of African band leaders.]]>Tinariwenhttp://tinariwen.globalrhythmstore.net/2005-04-12T10:55:32ZMusic from TinariwenTinariwen is a Touareg group from the southern Sahara whose music is close to the blues of Ali Farka Toure only edgier, deeper and meaner.]]>Africandohttp://africando.globalrhythmstore.net/2005-04-12T10:55:32ZMusic from AfricandoYou're in Africa! You're in Cuba! You're in New York! You're in the world of Africando!]]>Oliver Mtukudzihttp://olivermtukudzi.globalrhythmstore.net/2007-12-01T09:52:23ZMusic from Oliver MtukudziOne of the biggest stars of Zimbabwe, Oliver Mtukudzi has created a whole genre of music called Tuku.]]>Sara Tavareshttp://saratavares.globalrhythmstore.net/2005-04-12T10:55:32ZMusic from Sara TavaresSara is a very talented contemporary singer/song writer who has combined in a subtle and honest way contemporary music with her African roots

 ]]>Zolahttp://zola.globalrhythmstore.net/2005-04-12T10:55:32ZMusic from ZolaPoet, actor, and musician, Zola has emerged as the superstar of Kwaito]]>Gigi Shibabawhttp://gigi.globalrhythmstore.net/2005-04-12T10:55:32ZMusic from Gigi ShibabawGigi stands as the most important new African singer on the scene today.]]>Rokia Traorehttp://rokiatraore.globalrhythmstore.net/2005-04-12T10:55:32ZMusic from Rokia Traore"Rokia Traore not only sold out Zankel Hall, Carnegie Hall's sublime new venue, but along with her seven piece band, she proved that hers is one of the most formidable stage acts in today's African music. It is impressive that Rokia has become so successful while making so few compromises to the mainstream music market. Her group sound is deep and authentic. There is no drum kit, only calabash, djembe and hand percussion. All the melodic interplay comes from two ngonis and one balafon." -- Afropop Worldwide
]]>Kekelehttp://kekele.globalrhythmstore.net/2005-04-12T10:55:32ZMusic from KekeleJoin Kekele to get back to the roots spirit of the great and influential Congo sound]]>One Giant Leaphttp://onegiantleap.globalrhythmstore.net/2005-04-12T10:55:32ZMusic from One Giant LeapA musical odyssey combining up-close & personal performances by stunning artists like Baaba Maal & the Mahotella Queens.]]>