Kuljit Bhamra - Essence of Raga Tala

Posted By ARC Music | Tags: Kuljit Bhamra, Essence of Raga Tala, Indian musical tradition, ragas, talas

Essence of Raga Tala is a unique and compelling take on Indian musical tradition; nine Indian ragas and selected talas are re-imagined for both traditional and western instruments in new and exciting directions. Kuljit Bhamra MBE is a prolific composer, musician and record producer whose main instrument is the tabla. He is best known as one of the record producers who pioneered the British Bhangra sound and for collaborations with musicians of many different genres.

Read more | Jul 27, 2020

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MODOU TOURÉ - TOUKI - A Journey

Posted By ARC Music | Tags: Modou Touré, Artist, Dakar, Afrobeat, pop-rock, funk

“This is my life story; learning from mistakes has given me the strength and courage to follow my own path.” Multi-lingual Senegalese singer Modou Touré, heir of the legendary group Touré Kunda, releases his debut solo album TOUKI – A Journey. Modou’s talent, focus, charisma and passion for music has carried him from Senegal’s capital city of Dakar to the international stage. TOUKI showcases groovy rhythms, Afrobeat, pop-rock and funk, harmonising with sharp guitar playing, bass, percussion and signature silky vocals. A warm, vibrant and rhythmic album.

Read more | Jul 27, 2020

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Zimbabwe’s Cultural Ambassadors discuss new album and racial harmony

Posted By ARC Music | Tags: BLACK UMFOLOSI, Zimbabwe, Artist, Black Lives Matter

Earth Song is Black Umfolosi’s 15th internationally released album; a gorgeous array of velvety harmonies, phenomenally tight percussion, subtly evolving melodies and joyous Gospel. These nine new a cappella tracks celebrate Earth and her people, faith, and everyday life that we may otherwise take for granted.

Read more | Jul 07, 2020

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Vusa Mkhaya UManyanyatha – Songs from the Soul of Zimbabwe

Posted By ARC Music | Tags: Vusa Mkhaya, Southern African tradition

‘If he takes off his cap to kiss you... he’s a keeper’ smiles Vusa Mkhaya in a blazer suit and baseball hat, addressing a captivated audience at Cuvilliés Theatre, Munich. It’s this earnest humour honeyed by a mellifluous voice that has helped garner Vusa’s doting fanbase, from Zimbabwe’s city of blue skies, Bulawayo, to opulent concert halls in old-town Vienna.

Read more | Jun 24, 2020

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SSEWA SSEWA NVA K’LA – Grooves from Kampala, Uganda

Posted By ARC Music | Tags: SSEWA SSEWA, Uganda, Janzi, upbeat

‘The first step toward success is taken when you refuse to be captive of the environment you find yourself in’, says forward-thinking Ugandan multi-instrumentalist Ssewa Ssewa, reflecting on the day he was prompted to invent the Janzi (pictured left). The 15-string, non-magnetic instrument was created after a fellow musician was unable to pass through airport security metal detectors with his traditional adungu.

Read more | Jun 24, 2020

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