Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars embody the best elements of the human spirit. The musicians came together in a refugee camp in Guinea, populated by people fleeing the brutal civil war in Sierra Leone. Originally formed to entertain residents of the camp, the group has expanded since then, and their reggae-esque melodies are both enjoyable listening and message […]
Reggae
Music Voyager
Fans of vicarious travel will soon have a new show to tune in: Music Voyager. The program begins broadcasting this month on PBS, Nat Geo Music & Adventure, and other television outlets. Host Jacob Edgar (head of indie label Cumbancha and music researcher for the Putumayo World Music label) travels the globe in search of great music and […]
Summer of Music
Hey, live music lovers! It’s summertime, and the concert season is upon us. Here’s a round-up of music festivals happening in 2009. Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, June 11-14, 2009 Manchester, Tennessee 100+ bands perform on 10 stages on 700 acres of rural Tennessee farmland. Visit the website. CMA Music Festival, June 11-14, 2009 Nashville, […]