Master of the djembe and dundun drums, Sidy Maïga had just returned from a pilgrimage to his hometown, Bamako, Mali in Western Africa. It appeared as if he barely had a minute to settle back into Eastern Standard Time. His suitcases were still unpacked and forgotten in a corner. His drums were still bundled—what was […]
by Soren Sorensen Cuban born jazz pianist Omar Sosa is a border crosser. His funky Afro-Cuban jazz is characterized by a seemingly effortless blend of backbeat, swing, blues, bebop and hip-hop. From the meditative solo piano improvisations of Calma to the breakneck tempo and time signature changes of Afreecanos, Sosa has been releasing music […]
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