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Music,
the Soul of Africa
 Rarely
do we make a trip to Africa without being
completely overwhelmed and enchanted by
the music of each country and area we
visit, and the talented entertainers we
meet, whether it be at a lodge in the
Serengeti, a world event in Accra, Ghana,
an open air buffet in Arusha, Tanzania, or
a charismatic church service in Kumasi.
Photo below: King Kiki, Dar es Salaam.
 King
Kiki
- Mister
Music, Africa's Outstanding Showman. Born
in the Congo, popular throughout East
Africa.
Dar
es Salaam's star performer is a prime
example of Africa's abundant talent; we
enjoyed his friendship for several days in
that historic crossroads city on
Tanzania's Indian Ocean Coast, and look
forward to seeing and hearing him again
soon. In the meantime, we have a selection
of CDs to lift us up on those occasional
down moments. The "Heart and Soul" of
African Music will be at the top of our
editorial menu for 2006. Watch for a
variety of items to appear on this page.
If you want to send us information on any
established African entertainers or rising
stars, send an
E-Mail any
time.
Mali
Music Makers Visit Washington,
D.C.
The Ministry of Tourism and Handicrafts
for the Republic of Mali showcased the
rich culture of Mali and its people at the
Smithsonian Folklife Festival on the
National Mall, Washington, D.C.. The
Malian program opened daily from
11:00am-5:30pm and several evening events
from 5:30pm-9:00pm. This will be a
fabulous opportunity for individuals to
learn more about the rich culture and
history of Mali as well as sample some
traditional foods and purchase exquisite
handicrafts. Although in 1960, the
Republic of Mali reassumed the name of one
of the empires that had formerly
flourished in the region, its imperial
legacy is much broader.
PAN
AFRICAN JAZZ FESTIVAL
Dates for the above event in Washington,
DC to be announced.
African
Music in Western Canada
It's Canada Day weekend and we're off
to visit the African Music Festival at
Grandview Park on Commercial Park in
Vancouver's East End. Watch for photos and
details of other African musical events in
this area. Check out this exciting web
site: http://www.vancouverafrorhythms.com
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