| Afro Habesha Band - Wolayta Ethnic Multicultural, African, Drum 'n' Bass / Jungle, World | 13/10/2011 |
Afro Habesha is an 8 piece band performing Ethiopian traditional and contemporary music and dance (it is a 10 piece with dancers!) It is soulful, vibrant, visually and aurally beautiful.
Wolayta is the name one of one of the ethnic groups of Ethiopia.
The melody exudes Ethiopian traditional music. Vocals: Seble Girma, musical arrangements/keyboardist Daniel Atlaw, Nicky Bomba on Drums and Percussion, Kirar Baei Sahele on Saxaphone, with backing vocals by Daniel and Abei.
The melody exudes Ethiopian traditional music. Vocals: Seble Girma, musical arrangements/keyboardist Daniel Atlaw, Nicky Bomba on Drums and Percussion, Kirar Baei Sahele on Saxaphone, with backing vocals by Daniel and Abei.
| Daniel Atlaw Seifu - My Beauty Ethnic Multicultural, Instrumental, Experimental, Jazz | 13/10/2011 |
After many incarnations through various bands nationally and internationally, accomplished Ethiopian Jazz musician Daniel Atlaw Seifu, transcends from own band Afro Habesha, to his own solo work.
My Beauty: A song admiring beauty based on a traditional Ethiopian melody.
Daniel Atlaw Seifu (piano).
Written by Daniel Atlaw Seifu, produced and mixed by Lochie Bradfield (aka Ah! Puch!)
Daniel Atlaw Seifu (piano).
Written by Daniel Atlaw Seifu, produced and mixed by Lochie Bradfield (aka Ah! Puch!)
| Anbessa Gebrehiwot - Bahlina (My Tradition) Ethnic Multicultural, African, Drum 'n' Bass / Jungle, Live Performance | 13/10/2011 |
Ethiopian Singer/Composer/Musician Anbessa Gebrehiwot has been performing traditional Ethiopian music for over 20 years mastering the country’s most iconic traditional instruments – the masenko (one string violin) and kirar (lute).
Bahlina (My Tradition)
Sung in Tigirinya, this is a traditional song about Tigray life - a region and culture that extends from northern Ethiopia to Eritrea.
Anbessa Gebrehiwot (masenko, kirar, vocals), Nicky Bomba (bassguitar, guitar, drums, percussion).
Arranged by Anbessa Gebrehiwot, recorded and produced by Nicky Bomba at Noah’s Ark.
Sung in Tigirinya, this is a traditional song about Tigray life - a region and culture that extends from northern Ethiopia to Eritrea.
Anbessa Gebrehiwot (masenko, kirar, vocals), Nicky Bomba (bassguitar, guitar, drums, percussion).
Arranged by Anbessa Gebrehiwot, recorded and produced by Nicky Bomba at Noah’s Ark.
| Landid Sound - Dunia Tani (Another World) Ethnic Multicultural, African, Reggae, Pop | 13/10/2011 |
Four-piece African/Pop band “Landid Sound” sing in English/Sudanese/Arabic, their songs written in the spirit of unity for all people’s, drawing on diverse influences of Congo’s soukous music and western/contemporary music
Dunia Tani (Another World)
Written by Simon Landid and sung in Sudanese Arabic, this song encourages newly arrived communities to participate in the life of their new multicultural home Australia.
Simon Landid (lead guitar/lead vocal), Nicky Bomba (drums/bass/rhythm guitar), Emmanuela Degery (backing vocals), Flora Bambo (backingvocals), Achol Mabeng (backing vocals).
Written by Simon Landid and sung in Sudanese Arabic, this song encourages newly arrived communities to participate in the life of their new multicultural home Australia.
Simon Landid (lead guitar/lead vocal), Nicky Bomba (drums/bass/rhythm guitar), Emmanuela Degery (backing vocals), Flora Bambo (backingvocals), Achol Mabeng (backing vocals).
| Muhanamwé West African Percussion and Dance Ensemble - Tiriba Ethnic Multicultural, African, Drum 'n' Bass / Jungle, Live Performance | 13/10/2011 |
Muhanamwé, means Culture, and is one of Australia's exciting West African percussion and dance ensembles with compelling rhythms, raw vocal harmonies, rippling balafon melodies, stunning costumes and superhuman dance moves.
Tiriba
Sung in Sussu, this is a traditional Guinean piece that praised the king of the ancient Mandinka empire, Almamy Samoure Toure.
Aliou Sylla (djembe/ vocals), Mohamed Camara (djembe/ vocals), Anna Camara (balafon/ dun duns).
Arranged by Muhanamwe, recorded and produced by Nicky Bomba and Michael Pollard at RMIT University.
Sung in Sussu, this is a traditional Guinean piece that praised the king of the ancient Mandinka empire, Almamy Samoure Toure.
Aliou Sylla (djembe/ vocals), Mohamed Camara (djembe/ vocals), Anna Camara (balafon/ dun duns).
Arranged by Muhanamwe, recorded and produced by Nicky Bomba and Michael Pollard at RMIT University.
| One Africa - Lumba Ethnic Multicultural, African, Pop, Acoustic | 13/10/2011 |
“One Africa” is Lamine Sonko (lead vocals/guitar), King Marong (boucarabou/ djembe/vocals) and Rebecca Matthews (kora (WestAfricanHarp/vocals). They play hypnotically soulful songs originating from traditional WestAfrican culture and contemporary Australian influences.
Lumba (Visible 4 – track 6)
Sung in English and Mandinka this is a song about a big day of love.
Written by Lamine Sonko, lyrics by King Marong and Lamine Sonko
One Africa Line Includes:
Lamine Sonko (lead vocals/ guitar), King Marong (boucarabou/ djembe/ vocals), Rebecca Matthews (kora/ vocals).
Sung in English and Mandinka this is a song about a big day of love.
Written by Lamine Sonko, lyrics by King Marong and Lamine Sonko
One Africa Line Includes:
Lamine Sonko (lead vocals/ guitar), King Marong (boucarabou/ djembe/ vocals), Rebecca Matthews (kora/ vocals).
Other tracks by One Africa: Allah
| Blak Roots - Running to the Mountain Zion Ethnic Multicultural, Reggae, African, Funk | 13/10/2011 |
Blak Roots is a unique mix of artists from India/Mauritius/Africa and Australia. Their original repertoire boasts African/Reggae, fusing upbeat reggae rhythms, sweet soulful vocals, and jazz/soul/funk with African inspired harmonies.
Visible 4 CD - Track 3- Running to Mountain Zion
Sung in English, Swahili and French - "we are all running for peace in our lives" Written by William Kadima, arranged by Blak Roots - A unique brand of African/Reggae fusing upbeat rhythms of jazz/soul/funk fused with African inspired harmonies.
Sung in English, Swahili and French - "we are all running for peace in our lives" Written by William Kadima, arranged by Blak Roots - A unique brand of African/Reggae fusing upbeat rhythms of jazz/soul/funk fused with African inspired harmonies.
Other tracks by Blak Roots: Waniua (You Kill My Heart)
| Kankelay - Bi Nya Lui Mahugbay Ethnic Multicultural, African, Acoustic, Folk | 13/10/2011 |
Kankelay are a group of Sierra Leonean Refugee women who have come together since 2007, to sing and dance their traditional cultural repertoire whilst delighting Melbourne audiences in the process!
Bi Nya Lui Mahugbay - led by Soeguah Sannoh
Momoh Sannoh (djembe)
Sung in Mende language, a mother forced to leave her child with another to raise.. "Take care of my child as if it were your own. Inspite of everything, look after it as well as you do yours."
Momoh Sannoh (djembe)
Sung in Mende language, a mother forced to leave her child with another to raise.. "Take care of my child as if it were your own. Inspite of everything, look after it as well as you do yours."
Other tracks by Kankelay: Nandaka - Laughter
| Kundalia - Dai Ethnic Multicultural, Acoustic, African, Folk | 13/10/2011 |
Kundalila's unique sound reflects melodies of peace to thunderous calls for social justice. Lyrics are heart warming, thought provoking reflections, lamenting on the human condition and rejoicing life's everyday blessings.
Dai (If Only)
Sung in English and Shona, this song follows the story of a woman from the joy of her wedding day to the lies and deceit that bring with it HIV, a broken home and parentless children.
Written by Rurumayi Makombeshamu and Rene Sephton.
Sung in English and Shona, this song follows the story of a woman from the joy of her wedding day to the lies and deceit that bring with it HIV, a broken home and parentless children.
Written by Rurumayi Makombeshamu and Rene Sephton.
Other tracks by Kundalia: Hatina Musha (We Have No Home)
| Paul Mbenna featuring Nicky Bomba - Nakutamani (I Am Longing For You) Ethnic Multicultural, Funk, Soul, RnB | 13/10/2011 |
Paul Mbenna is an exciting talent from Tanzenia, already enjoying chart topping and television success there! He joins the Visible CD series with his sultry soothing vocal style of Afro-funk-soul-RnB-Zouk-Swahili.
Award winning Tanzanian born singer/songwriter Paul Mbenna is featured on vocals, and with Nicky Bomba on drums, bass, guitar, percussion.
Written by Paul Mbenna & Nicky Bomba, lyrics by Paul Mbenna, recorded/produced by Nicky Bomba at Noah’s Ark.
Written by Paul Mbenna & Nicky Bomba, lyrics by Paul Mbenna, recorded/produced by Nicky Bomba at Noah’s Ark.
Other tracks by Paul Mbenna featuring Nicky Bomba: Malaika Wa Moyo Wangu (Angel of My Heart)
| Afro Habesha band - Tawusha Enure Ethnic Multicultural, African, Jazz, Live Performance | 13/10/2011 |
Afro Habesha mix outstanding local& Ethiopian born talent performing unique arrangements of popular traditional Ethiopian songs. They combine high energy live performances with traditional Ethiopian music, dance, jazz styles& instrumentation.
"Tawusha Enure" is a popular traditional Gurage Ethiopian love song.
Musicians include: Daniel Atlaw (keys/ vocals), Seble Girma (lead vocals), Duncan Foster (bass guitar), Nicky Bomba (drums), Ray Pereira (djembe), Leo Dale (alto saxophone/ baritone saxophone), Paul Coyle (trumpet/ trombone). Written by Abonesh Adenew, arranged by Daniel Atlaw.
Musicians include: Daniel Atlaw (keys/ vocals), Seble Girma (lead vocals), Duncan Foster (bass guitar), Nicky Bomba (drums), Ray Pereira (djembe), Leo Dale (alto saxophone/ baritone saxophone), Paul Coyle (trumpet/ trombone). Written by Abonesh Adenew, arranged by Daniel Atlaw.
| Abdi Mohamen Abdi - Husus World, African, Electronic | 04/10/2011 |
Abdi Mohamed Abdi, also known as "Eidle" and "The Man With Ten Hands", is a respected musician and song writer, originally from the southern Somali port of Kismayo.
A love song, sung in Somali- “I love you and even if you forget me know, you’ll remember me later”
Abdi Mohamed Abdi (vocals/ keyboards/ guitar/ bass guitar), Ivan ‘Choi’ Khatchoyan (drums & percussion).
Written by Abdi Mohamed Abdi, produced and mixed by Ivan Khatchoyan.
Supported by Multicultural Arts Victoria
Abdi Mohamed Abdi (vocals/ keyboards/ guitar/ bass guitar), Ivan ‘Choi’ Khatchoyan (drums & percussion).
Written by Abdi Mohamed Abdi, produced and mixed by Ivan Khatchoyan.
Supported by Multicultural Arts Victoria
Other tracks by Abdi Mohamen Abdi: Ajab (What's Going On)
| Anbessa Gebrehiwot - Salam Ozi World, African | 04/10/2011 |
Hailing from the Tigray region of Ethiopia, Anbessa Gebrehiwot has been performing traditional Ethiopian music for over 20 years.
Sung in Tigirinya, a song that celebrates peace within Australia
Anbessa Gebrehiwot (masenquo/ kirar/ vocals/percussion), Nicky Bomba (drum, percussion, bass guitar)
Written by Anbessa Gebrehiwot, incorporating lyrics from “Advanced Australian Fair”, produced and mixed by Nicky Bomba
Supported by Multicultural Arts Victoria
Anbessa Gebrehiwot (masenquo/ kirar/ vocals/percussion), Nicky Bomba (drum, percussion, bass guitar)
Written by Anbessa Gebrehiwot, incorporating lyrics from “Advanced Australian Fair”, produced and mixed by Nicky Bomba
Supported by Multicultural Arts Victoria
Other tracks by Anbessa Gebrehiwot: Salam Zasella
| J-Amaris - Far From Ambasel Jazz, African, World | 04/10/2011 |
Six-piece Ethio-Jazz instrumental, the J-Azmaris pay tribute to a style of music unique in its sound, skill and scale structure.
Ambasel is a city in Ethiopia and the song is written using the Ambasel scale to express a feeling you get when you are far from your identity, music and culture
Composed by Daniel Atlaw, recorded and mixed by Paul Coyle
Supported by Multicultural Arts Victoria
Composed by Daniel Atlaw, recorded and mixed by Paul Coyle
Supported by Multicultural Arts Victoria
| Macc-Too - Like A Hero Hip Hop, African | 04/10/2011 |
Australia's first female Rwandan Hip Hop artist
The message of this song is not to judge others on how they look as appearance doesn’t tell the whole story
Macc-Too (vocals), Sista Savage (vocals), Ivan ‘Choi’ Khatchoyan (drums, synth, bass, effects and percussion
Written by Macc-Too, composed, arranged, produced by Ivan ‘Choi’ Khatchoyan
Supported my Multicultural Arts Victoria
Macc-Too (vocals), Sista Savage (vocals), Ivan ‘Choi’ Khatchoyan (drums, synth, bass, effects and percussion
Written by Macc-Too, composed, arranged, produced by Ivan ‘Choi’ Khatchoyan
Supported my Multicultural Arts Victoria
Other tracks by Macc-Too: Why Not
| SS Superstar - Nehoo (Maybe) World, African, Pop | 04/10/2011 |
SS Superstar in bringing South Sudanese afro-pop to the heart of Melbourne
This song is sung in Nuer and is about when you need something good you may get it or you may not
Lang Yearchak (vocals), Ivan ‘Choi’ Khatchoyan (drums, bass, synths, effects and percussion)
Written by Lang Yearchak, composed, arranged, produced and mixed by Ivan ‘Choi’ Khatchoyan
Lang Yearchak (vocals), Ivan ‘Choi’ Khatchoyan (drums, bass, synths, effects and percussion)
Written by Lang Yearchak, composed, arranged, produced and mixed by Ivan ‘Choi’ Khatchoyan
Other tracks by SS Superstar: Holla Ya!
| Jerusalem Gospel Rumba - Nasisi Wanadamu (We Come From Adam) World, African | 04/10/2011 |
Jerusalem Gospel Rumba, headed by Congolese musician Nestor Omari, represent a unique and lesser known musical style of Congo, The Congolese Rumba
Sung in Swahili, this song says that unfortunately people love money more than their God.
Other tracks by Jerusalem Gospel Rumba: Tujiandae
| Luis Arteaga - Porque Lo Puedes Lograr (Because You Can Achieve It) World, African | 30/09/2011 |
Luis is a Colombian artist now residing in Melbourne. Drawing on the legendary and political folkloric singers of Latin America, he sings for the people and for freedom and equality
Sung in Spanish, this song is about a decision that needs to be taken between living a solitary life, or creating a new awakening with the person you love.
Written/composed by Luis Arteaga, arranged, produced and mixed by Jake Savona
Supported by Multicultural Arts Victoria
Written/composed by Luis Arteaga, arranged, produced and mixed by Jake Savona
Supported by Multicultural Arts Victoria
| Rarity Five - Stand Together Funk/Soul, Pop, RnB, Soul | 30/09/2011 |
Some of Melbourne’s finest emerging soul and RnB voices have banded together to form Rarity Five, an all-girl musical collective dedicated to the composing, writing and performing of original songs.
This song is about unity
Mary Napaa (vocals) , Mazna Komba (vocals), Hilma Komba (vocals) , Alyce Masonga (vocals), Hekima Komba (vocals), Jason Heerah (drum programming, drums, bass), Aaron Mendoza (keys programming)
Composed and written by Rarity Five, produced and mixed by Jason Heerah
Supported by Multicultural Arts Victoria
Mary Napaa (vocals) , Mazna Komba (vocals), Hilma Komba (vocals) , Alyce Masonga (vocals), Hekima Komba (vocals), Jason Heerah (drum programming, drums, bass), Aaron Mendoza (keys programming)
Composed and written by Rarity Five, produced and mixed by Jason Heerah
Supported by Multicultural Arts Victoria
| Marvz - i will Hip Hop, Pop, RnB, Rap | 22/07/2011 |
If you want songs for the radio,for the club or about real life then MARVZ is the artist you want to hear..something for everyone :)
This is a song for the radio or cruising in your car,real RNB song with a cool rap to go with it,a real samsh hit
Other tracks by Marvz: Dream Girl - Born 2 Lose
