Here is a very interesting tune by a band from Mali, it’s very tribal and the band consists of members of a nomadic tribe . In a way, this is what you’d probably call Saharan blues, and in this music , is the roots of the blues.
Here’s the website of this incredible band Tinariwen
Here is a Youtube of one of my great music teachers. His name is Ashok Roy and he is playing the Sarod. Ashok was a senior disciple of Ustad Ali Akbar Khan. Here he is playing a light classical Indian piece. He is performing with Gladwyn Charles
Whenever I hear about Human Rights, I immediately think of Bob Marley.
Get Up Stand Up Video on Youtube
To Blog about Human Rights Issues go to Bloggers Unite
Here is a Youtube Video of Armadou and Mariam, two brilliant musicians from Mali. Mali is the breeding ground for some of kthe worlds greatest World Music musicians.
For more information about thir history, go to Wikipedia Mariam and Armadou
To check out another great Malian musician go to Baba Maal
This is an interesting approach to Reggae, Jewish Hassidic Reggae. This Youtube Video is Matisayu, a mix of Reggae and Traditional Jewish music.
Matisayu Wikipedia
What’s a Reggae blog without Bob Marley , Here is the legend performing Roots Rock Reggae
I love the understated electric guitar parts
Here’s Baba Maal from Senegal playing Chante Tara. Note that he is using a guitar strung upside down.
Here’s a Youtube Video of the Reggae Superstar Gregory Isaacs from Jamaica
For more information click on the link Gregory Isaacs Wikipedia
Here’s Bob Marley doing his classic Stir it Up, notice the great sounding Moog Synth in there. I love the way these guys hold back the rhythm of the song, totally understated. Also note the nice balance between the Gibson Les Paul with the Wah and the Fender Strat guitar playing a chunky rhythm.
Here is an excerpt from an interview with Peter Tosh in 1979, explaining about the heart of Reggae music, it’s reasons and the religious faith that underlies the music. It is of great interest for those that have no idea of the underying prniciples of this fascinating music form.
