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Griots In New York
As West African and particularly Malian music have gained significant attention on the world music scene, West African griots have immigrated to the U.S., forming a large community in New York City.
By Jessica Marcy
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Kermit Ruffins
People outside New Orleans say trumpeter Kermit Ruffins is Louis Armstrong reincarnated, straight up. That Cheshire Cat grin, that rolling, wide-legged gait, that raspy, warmly infectious, from-the-heart-and-belly laugh.
By Tom Terrell
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Carmen Consoli
She’s been likened to Ani DiFranco and Alanis Morissette, and with Italian album titles that translate into “Moderately Hysterical” and “Confused and Happy,” she clearly fits with the best of today’s English-speaking female rock singer-songwriters.
By Jim Bessman
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Ana Moura
Ana Moura is prime amongst the filhoas, or godchildren of fado. Her fado is quintessential—deeply emotional without being maudlin, it’s elegant and polished yet honest and spare.
By Carol Amoruso
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The Mars Volta
The Mars Volta have astounded and alienated listeners and critics with their mystic musical brew that teeters between the brilliant and the insane.
By Mario I. Oña
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Thomas Mapfumo
Thomas Mapfumo is one of the few undisputed legends of African music. He merged rock ’n’ roll with traditional Shona music, and emerged as the voice of his beloved Zimbabwe.
By Tom Pryor
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