#epk — Public Fediverse posts
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Siji – Sunchild EP (2014)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/siji-sunchild-home-grown/
The second born of twelve children to Nigerian émigrés in London, Siji (Awoyinka) spent much of his early childhood in Lagos and London before coming to the US to further pursue his musical ambitions. His own cultural heritage combined with the political and social movements of the age, exposed young Siji to the insurgent, politicized […]
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Noura Mint Seymali – Tzenni
https://amf.didiermary.fr/noura-mint-seymali-tzenni-teaser/
Tzenni (2014) is a contemporary articulation of Moorish griot music from Mauritania—an artform that has been evolving and gaining momentum for centuries—as voiced by Noura Mint Seymali, an artist profoundly steeped in its history and rigorously devoted to its global resonance.
Noura Mint Seymali comes from a long line of visionary musicians. […]
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Create a standout Electronic Press Kit (EPK) for free with EPK Builder. Add your audio, videos, and photos all from your mobile device. Perfect for musicians looking to promote their work professionally. Check it out: https://getmusictools.com/epk-builder #musicians #EPK #musicpromotion
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Dhafer Youssef – Diwan of Beauty and Odd
https://amf.didiermary.fr/dhafer-youssef-diwan-beauty-odd-trailer/
Confronting the 24 quarter tones of Arabic music with the 12 semitones of Western music is not an easy task, and the experience often results in an impoverishment for both parties. Dhafer Youssef has managed to conquer, in a resolutely jazz setting, a space of complete freedom for his oud. His ethereal jazz, with long, […]
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Musicians should not have to send a PDF, a Dropbox folder, 4 streaming links, and an old bio every time they pitch a venue or journalist.
Artists can create one clean EPK page with bio, music, video, photos, press, and contact info.
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Vaudou Game – Apiafo
https://amf.didiermary.fr/apiafo-vaudou-game-peter-solo/
Vaudou Game (2014) is an album by Peter Solo, a singer and composer born in Togo, in a major site of the Vodoun culture and raised with traditional values.
During some Vaudou rituals in certain areas, characteristic rythmic and harmonic lines are used, that usually differ from other rhythms or harmonies in other cultural […]
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Trance Percussion Masters Of South Sudan
https://amf.didiermary.fr/trance-percussion-masters-south-sudan/
A behind-the-scenes look at village life and the making of Wayo’s album (2013), Trance Percussion Masters Of South Sudan.
“Trance Percussion Masters Of South Sudan” celebrates the joy of communal music making. The beating drums and hypnotic chants summon the ancient polyrhythms of Africa’s newest nation. Wayo’s unique debut album celebrates the joy of communal […]
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#album update
"Hello my prettiessssss....."50 pre-release copies available for #rock #reviewers #DJs #musicJournalists #rockmusic #socialmedia #podcasters etc.
Full digital #epk and #pressrelease with digital album also available on request
Gonna be the rock album of the summer!
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Samuel Yirga – Guzo
https://amf.didiermary.fr/samuel-yirga-guzo-story-album/
Listen to the story of the album Guzo, by Samuel Yirga, in this interview. Guzo is the debut release of Ethiopian pianist Samuel Yirga. […]
PS: Contains a reworking of the 1970s psychedelic soul classic 'I Am The Black Gold Of The Sun' featuring guest appearances from The Creole Choir of Cuba and Nicolette.
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Bombino – Nomad (EPK)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/first-listen-bombino-nomad/
“Nomad”, released by Omara “Bombino” Moctar in 2013, follows his first recorded album “Agadez” in 2011.
Omara “Bombino” Moctar, a young Tuareg guitarist and songwriter, was raised during an era of armed struggles for independence and violent suppression by government forces. His electrifying jams capture the spirit of resistance and rebellion [...]
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Omar Sosa & Rajery – Tsiaro Tsara
https://amf.didiermary.fr/omar-sosa-rajery-tsiaro-tsara/
Cuban composer and pianist Omar Sosa has spent ten years shaping An East African Journey (2021), fusing jazz and traditional African music, with multiple artists from East Africa.
An exquisite set of world music recordings featuring 7-time GRAMMY-nominated Cuban composer and pianist Omar Sosa collaborations [...]
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Boubacar Traoré – Mbalimaou
https://amf.didiermary.fr/boubacar-traore-mbalimaou-epk/
Recorded at the Bogolan studios in Bamako and released in 2014, Boubacar Traoré‘s album “Mbalimaou” (Brothers) carries all the beauty of African blues, blending Niger and Mississippi rivers.
Back in the 60s when the euphoria of African independence reigned, the 20-year-old Boubacar Traoré was Mali’s Chuck Berry and Elvis Presley. He was the first to […]
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Cheick Tidiane Seck – Guerrier (2013)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/cheick-tidiane-seck-warrior-guerrier-2013/
Cheick Tidiane Seck is well known across the African music industry, as a composer and arranger, since the 70s, when he played with Super Rail Band. Multi-instrumentalist, he has written for and played with African artists including Fela Kuti, Mory Kanté, Salif Keita, Youssou N’Dour and for jazz bands, Wayne Shorter, Carlos Santana, Hank Jones […]
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Pierre Kwenders – The Last Bantu Emperor
https://amf.didiermary.fr/pierre-kwenders-last-bantu-emperor-teaser/
Pierre Kwenders blends genres, cultures, and languages in his indie-Afro electro sound, merging Congolese rumba, pop, and electronica while singing in Lingala, French, English, Tshiluba, and Kikongo. His first album “Le Dernier Empereur Bantou” (the Last Bantu Emperor) was released in 2014.
Listen to this Congolese music in Cajun style with Mardi Gras featuring Jacobus
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Dee Dee Bridgewater – Un voyage Malien
https://amf.didiermary.fr/dee-dee-bridgewater-voyage-malien/
L’album Red Earth – A Malian Journey de Dee Dee Bridgewater est sorti en 2007, mais un article sur Cheick Tidiane Seck (qui fut au cœur de ce projet) me l’a remis dans l’oreille.
J’ai découvert Dee Dee Bridgewater, comme beaucoup, avec le duo de 1989 “Precious thing” où elle accompagne Ray Charles et l’album […]
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The Muffinz rule…
https://amf.didiermary.fr/muffinz-rule-have-you-heard/
“Have You Heard? Have you heard how The Muffinz rule the world?”.
A band from South Africa worth listening to!
The five musicians made a refreshing change from the usual run of the mill rappers and house DJs, who are currently dominating the popular music scene, in that they play real instruments, and they play them […] -
Intro for Jinja by the Nile Project
https://amf.didiermary.fr/intro-video-jinja-nile-project/
In January 2013, the Nile Project brought together 18 musicians from Uganda, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Egypt to experiment with a collaborative creative process that would last 10 days. Each musician brought 2 songs. In the mornings, they taught one another their respective musical languages. in the afternoons, [...]
#Burundi #Egypt #EPK #Ethiopia #Kenya #Rwanda #Sudan #Tanzania
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Blitz the Ambassador – Dikembe! (teaser)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/teaser-likembe-blitz-ambassador/
A teaser for the album “Afropolitan Dreams” by Blitz the Ambassador, released in 2014, with guests such as Nneka, Angelique Kidjo, Oum & Seun Kuti.
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Ebo Taylor – Palaver
https://amf.didiermary.fr/ebo-taylor-palaver/
“Palaver” is a long-lost, previously unreleased 1980 album from Ghanaian guitarist and songwriter Ebo Taylor.
“This was done with my touring band, pretty much the same guys as on the Essiebons records I was making back then,” Ebo Taylor says […]
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Malan Mané – Fidju di lion
https://amf.didiermary.fr/malan-mane-fidju-di-lion/
“Fidju di Lion”, en référence à Amilcar Cabral et aux luttes de libération de la Guinée-Bissau, est un album publié en 2023 par Malan Mané, membre du légendaire groupe Super Mama Djombo.
Nombreux ont pensé qu’il était décédé, mais il vivait simplement en exil en France depuis 40 ans, attendant le moment de revenir à […]
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Thandi Ntuli – Blk Elijah
https://amf.didiermary.fr/thandi-ntuli-blk-elijah/
“Blk Elijah & The Children of Meroë” is the 5th release and 3rd studio album by South African Jazz pianist Thandi Ntuli.
Through her work over a hitherto 13-year career, Thandi has carved space for herself, and others seeking home, to fully exist – thereby firmly situating herself and the contemporary South African generation in […]
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Somi – The Lagos Music Salon
https://amf.didiermary.fr/lagos-music-salon-somi/
The Lagos Music Salon is the 4th studio full-length album by jazz hybrid singer and songwriter Somi. It was released in 2014. Somi is an American Jazz and Pop singer and songwriter.
Her music is influenced by her Ugandan and Rwandan roots, and she resides between New York City and Lagos, Nigeria. […] -
Afel Bocoum – Alkibar
https://amf.didiermary.fr/afel-bocoum-alkibar/
From the 1999 album “Alkibar” by Malian artist Afel Bocoum. He was a member of Ali Farka Toure‘s band for 30 years. Alkibar is also the name of his own band.
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Blue Note Africa
https://amf.didiermary.fr/blue-note-africa/
In 2022, the legendary jazz label Blue Note Records and UMG Africa launched a new brand to promote African Jazz outside of the continent.
The first release, in January 2023, was an album by South African pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini “In The Spirit Of Ntu.” […]
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They Might Be Giants Flood EPK Promo (1990) [video]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C-tQSFQ-ESY
#HackerNews #TheyMightBeGiants #Flood #EPK #Promo #1990 #video #music #nostalgia
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Zé Luis – Serenata EPK (EN subs)
https://amf.didiermary.fr/ze-luis-serenata-epk/
Zé Luis (not the footballer) has been singing informally for Cape Verdean audiences. In 2012, for the first time, the rest of the world had a chance to hear his warm, enchanting voice on record.
Cape Verdian singer Zé Luís has a new album titled Serenata on the Lusafrica label. On the album, his vivid […]
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What's the best, prettiest, fanciest, most impressing #EPK (electronic press kit) you have seen lately?
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🎶🎶 Thandi Ntuli – Blk Elijah
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“Blk Elijah & The Children of Meroë” is the 5th release and 3rd studio album by South African Jazz pianist Thandi Ntuli.
Through her work over a hitherto 13-year career, Thandi has carved space for herself, and others seeking home, to fully exist – thereby firmly situating herself and the contemporary South African generation in the musical cannon. […]
#️⃣ #afrojazz - #epk #jazz #livemusic #southafrica
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