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Top Features Sunday 1 August 2010

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Wilson das Neves

Aged 74, veteran samba percussionist and singer Wilson das Neves has just released two new albums. Mondomix talks to a busy living legend of Brazilian music.

Fool’s Gold

Californian Afro-rock collective Fool's Gold bring a languorous Ethiopian groove to Nadine. Catch them on tour in August 2010.

Ballaké Sissoko & Vincent Segal

Malian kora player Ballaké Sissoko and French cellist Vincent Segal find sublime inspiration together on their new album Chamber Music.

Zim Ngqawana

Zim Ngqawana is a titan in the new wave of South African jazz who sees free improvisation as the best way to liberate the mind.

Kanaval

Kanaval is Leah Gordon's new book of extraordinary photographs of Haiti's Jacmel carnival. Crucially, it also contains oral testimonies revealing the narratives behind the masks.



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Didier Awadi completes his epic Présidents d

Didier Awadi completes his epic Présidents d'Afrique project

Five years in the making, Didier Awadi’s labour of love – the album Présidents d'Afrique – has been released in Senegal
27/07/2010


AWADI HIP HOP SENEGAL FILM SOCIETY


Colombianamente: 24-25 July

Colombianamente: 24-25 July

A weekend of Colombian events celebrating 200 years of independence
23/07/2010


COLOMBIA CHOC QUIB TOWN TOTO LA MOMPOSINA LA MOJARRA ELECTRICA


Cadęncia - exploring culture through football

Cadęncia - exploring culture through football

With Rio de Janeiro set to host the next World Cup, this short film begins to reveal the unique links between Brazilian culture and its football
15/07/2010


BRAZIL FOOTBALL CULTURE FILM SOCRATES


Aged 16 – 25? Fed up with the injustices around you? Shake!

Aged 16 – 25? Fed up with the injustices around you? Shake!

Platform and the Stephen Lawrence Centre present a five day course on arts, media, race & power for young people
06/07/2010


WORKSHOPS MUSIC ART FILMS POETRY


Buena Vista…the prequel

Buena Vista…the prequel

World Circuit announces the October release of their long awaited Mali-meets-Cuba album…
02/07/2010


CUBA MALI BASSEKOU KOUYATE ELIADES OCHOA TOUMANI DIABATE


Busi Mhlongo – Urban Zulu & Queen of Maskanda 1947 -2010

Busi Mhlongo – Urban Zulu & Queen of Maskanda 1947 -2010

South Africa has lost one its greatest voices...
24/06/2010


BUSI MHLONGO SOUTH AFRICA


Free Afro Cup Festival at Rich Mix 11 June - 11 July

FESTIVAL BRAZIL at Southbank Centre 19 June to 5 September 2010

Refugee Week 2010 launches with Celebrating Sanctuary Festival on 13 June

BASS Festival Birmingham June 2010

Blaze 2010: East London’s festival of music and dance kicks off on 19 June

Brazilian singer Maria Rita returns to London on 18 May 2010

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Video pick: Luísa Maita / Lero-Lero
Luísa Maita / Lero-Lero
Watch the video for ‘Lero-Lero’ - the title track on Luísa Maita's debut album.

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Download for free "Night dance under the moon" by the Master Musicians of Jajouka


Download for free "Night   dance under the moon" by the Master Musicians of Jajouka
These traditional Moroccan musicians put Burroughs and the Rolling Stones into a trance. Discover their new album by downloading this free track.
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Ballaké Sissoko & Vincent Ségal Spearheading sweetness


Ballaké Sissoko & Vincent Ségal Spearheading sweetness
Teaming up with a French cello player, Ballaké Sissoko contributes to making the kora one of the most innovative instruments of the 21st century.
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Rodrigo Leao ... makes Divine Comedy and the Tindersticks sing


Rodrigo Leao ... makes Divine Comedy and the Tindersticks sing
The Portuguese composer has designed beautiful instrumentations that showcase the vocals of Neil Hannon (Divine Comedy) and Stuart Staples (Tindersticks).
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Busi Mhlongo Unforgettable Zulu queen


Busi Mhlongo Unforgettable Zulu queen
Busi has recently lost her battle against cancer. Mondomix pays tribute to a queen of Zulu music.
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