| Blackbirds - Chebo Ethnic Multicultural, African, Folk | 03/05/2012 |
Hailing from Byron Bay, Blackbirds is a talented trio of international musicians. The warm vocals, ukulele and percussion bring to mind sweet island melodies as they recreate classics.
This traditional song was taught to Renee while in Zambia working in remote communities. The song means "all worldly things shall pass but our souls will always remain so this is where to focus". With Blackbirds, Renee produced an interpretation of the song including sound bites from her trip.
Other tracks by Blackbirds: Want You Bad - Just Be Good To Me
| Band Of Brothers - Luka Classical, Folk | 27/04/2012 |
Band of Brothers recorded by Radio Adelaide during WOMADelaide 2011.
Two sets of virtuoso siblings – Slava and Leonard Grigoryan on guitars, with Joseph Tawadros on oud and his brother James on req - in a stunning live performance at Womadelaide 2011
Other tracks by Band Of Brothers: Blackbird - Freo
| Exodus - Nina Limu (Lets gather together in Love) Ethnic Multicultural, African, Reggae, Jazz | 23/04/2012 |
Exodus is: Emmanuel Alias (vocals), James Latar (vocals), Vincent Likambo (lead guitar), David Quirino (bass guitar), Joshua Tower (drums), John Jolet (vocals), Moses Olaa (vocals), Election Otongolo (vocals).
'Nina Limu' meaning Let’s gather together in the love of God.
Transcending borders, it brings together African Diaspora who fled to Egypt as refugees from Sudan, ending in Melbourne to create 'Exodus'..
Written by Emmanuel Alias & James Latar (lyrics), Vincent Likamba & David Quirino (music), produced/mixed by Ivan Khatchoyan.
Transcending borders, it brings together African Diaspora who fled to Egypt as refugees from Sudan, ending in Melbourne to create 'Exodus'..
Written by Emmanuel Alias & James Latar (lyrics), Vincent Likamba & David Quirino (music), produced/mixed by Ivan Khatchoyan.
| Anbessa - Mimi Wako (I Am Yours) Ethnic Multicultural, African, Hip Hop, Reggae | 23/04/2012 |
Diverse singer/songwriter Aminata Doumbia teams up with acclaimed Dancehall, Reggae and Hip Hop producer Jake Savona (aka Mista Savona) to present their offering 'I am Yours' on Visible 5 CD.
Mimi Wako (I Am Yours)
Sung in Swahili, God is the only solution to all our problems and the only way.
Aminata Doumbia (vocals) Jake Savona (bass/ programming), Anita Larkin (balafon/ percussion), Chiko Henderson (guitar).
Written by Aminata Doumbia & Jake Savona, produced and mixed by Jake Savona.
Sung in Swahili, God is the only solution to all our problems and the only way.
Aminata Doumbia (vocals) Jake Savona (bass/ programming), Anita Larkin (balafon/ percussion), Chiko Henderson (guitar).
Written by Aminata Doumbia & Jake Savona, produced and mixed by Jake Savona.
| Kamerunga - Burke's Lament World, Folk, Jazz, Rock | 20/04/2012 |
Kamerunga has redefined and reinvigorated Australian folk, blending original composition with tradition and elements of world music, jazz, classical, rock and reggae to create a vivid new fusion.
An original composition, Burke’s Lament is a poignant song based on a letter that the ill-fated explorer Robert O’Hara Burke wrote in 1860 on the day before he died at Cooper’s Creek in Australia’s “red heart”. It features an intro and outro performed by oud virtuoso Joseph Tawadros.
Other tracks by Kamerunga: Fannie Bay - Queensland Whalers
| The Bombay Royale - You Me Bullets Love (Radio Edit) World, Retro, Soundtrack (Film Related) | 05/04/2012 |
The Bombay Royale are a Melbourne band dedicated to honoring and reviving the funky, bizarre and mysterious music of vintage Indian cinema.
The title track to The Bombay Royale's debut album, this blistering bollywood surf number is full of action. Available for free download from www.hopestreetrecordings.com/ymbl
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Other tracks by The Bombay Royale: Sote Sote Adhi Raat (Radio Edit) - The Perfect Plan
| Lamtech - Stay Strong Hip Hop | 03/04/2012 |
Lion Mountain Studio is a community project initiated and controlled by members of Sydney's Sierra Leon community.
Surviving and building a life as a refugee in Australia.
| Isha Conteh - Oh Nana Electronic | 03/04/2012 |
Lion Mountain Studio is a community project initiated and controlled by members of Sydney's Sierra Leon community.
Love song that blends multiple genres of electronic music in to a global pop sound.
Other tracks by Isha Conteh: All my Fans - Fake Life
| Lamtech, IB Jumbo, DJ Funzo, Billy K - Suicide (You Decide) Hip Hop | 03/04/2012 |
Lion Mountain Studio is a community project initiated and controlled by members of Sydney's Sierra Leon community.
Suicide prevention anthem
| LL Bock - When We Go To War Hip Hop | 03/04/2012 |
Lion Mountain Studio is a community project initiated and controlled by members of Sydney's Sierra Leon community.
Strident batt’lin music
| Sierra Sisters - Shake It Hip Hop | 03/04/2012 |
Lion Mountain Studio is a community project initiated and controlled by members of Sydney's Sierra Leon community.
Unstoppable dance floor filler – show me what your mama gave you!!
| Sierra Sisters featuring Mahalia - Hit The Floor Hip Hop | 03/04/2012 |
Lion Mountain Studio is a community project initiated and controlled by members of Sydney's Sierra Leon community.
Hit the floor, break the floor! Call to arms for all women within ear shot of the dance floor.
| Sierra Sisters featuring the Afro Allstars - Mama Africa Electronic | 03/04/2012 |
Lion Mountain Studio is a community project initiated and controlled by members of Sydney's Sierra Leon community.
Dance floor friendly tribute to Africa.
| Lamtech - U Go U Get Hip Hop | 03/04/2012 |
Lion Mountain Studio is a community project initiated and controlled by members of Sydney's Sierra Leon community.
Positive, hopeful anthem for the future.
Other tracks by Lamtech: Hey (Yeah) - Bad Heart
| Nicky Bomba's Bustamento - Mañana Reggae/Dub, Ska, World | 01/04/2012 |
Bustamento are a tropical shaking six piece that play upbeat rhythms of the Caribbean. Performing both classic and new tunes of the Calypso, Mento, Early reggae and Ska styles
Mañana, is a jitterbuggin, upbeat ska infused expedition that ticks all the right tropical boxes. Peggy Lee originally recorded it in the 50's. The Bustamento boys have turned this classic into a mento/calypso/ska/reggae hybrid that delivers a smilin' punch and a ticket to dance.
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ON TOUR:
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NSW/TAS/VIC/SA/WA/QLD
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| Noemi Liba - Unwinding World, Ambience, Electronic, Soundscapes | 30/03/2012 |
Soulful, percussive, loops and soaring vocals...this woman has crafted songs beautifully to create a wonderful melding of sounds and cultures...in a word - "daring".
A melding of pop, ambience, jazz, middle eastern and electronica. Unwinding has the elements of strings, horns, striking beats and arrangements, it is in a work, "eclectic".
| Nicola Milan - Little Rendezvous Jazz, World | 13/02/2012 |
Velvety and warm, like hot chocolate; Nicola Milan's voice sends tingles down your spine as you relax into her blend of jazz, Latin, blues and folk.
A sultry bossa. Low, sensuous vocals combined with beautiful latin guitar and the tinkling of piano. The song reminds you of that delicious feeling you get just before a first kiss.
Other tracks by Nicola Milan: Take Your Chances - A Real Man
| Afro Mandinko - Djiggiya World | 27/12/2011 |
Afro Mandinko as recorded by Radio Adelaide during WOMADelaide 2011.
Melbourne-based Afro Mandinko incorporates musical traditions from coastal Gambian highlife to deep Saharan Desert blues. The 13-piece band's dynamic brand of Afrobeat comes complete with staccato percussion and high-energy choreography.
Other tracks by Afro Mandinko: Freedom - Apollo
| Caliente Guitar Trio - Doubting Thomas World | 27/12/2011 |
Caliente Guitar Trio as recorded by Radio Adelaide during WOMADelaide 2011.
A passion for Latin music led notable Adelaide guitarists Alain Valodze, Mike Bevan and Dylan Woolcock to their collaboration as Caliente. Their music mixes intricate arrangements of Brazilian guitar music with choro, a precursor to samba.
Other tracks by Caliente Guitar Trio: Rockpool - Lamentos Do Morro
| Dereb The Ambassador - Etu Gela World | 27/12/2011 |
Dereb The Ambassador as recorded by Radio Adelaide during WOMADelaide 2011.
In 2003 Dereb Desalegn’s first solo album topped the charts in Addis-Ababa. Now living in Australia, Dereb The Ambassador is a seven-piece Sydney band reviving vintage soul masterpieces from Ethiopia.
Other tracks by Dereb The Ambassador: Kuluri - Aribu
