Who are "The Big City Poets", and where are they really coming from?
A Poetic Trio who do not hesitate to step over any genre or border control. In search of the perfect swing and a nice atmosphere, they are prepared to do anything. Is it Electronica, Dance music, World beat? We don't know ... The Big City Poets are a trio of musical souls. All three provide different spices and contrasts aiming to give you a soundtrack that can brighten you up, get you in a dancing mood or relax with a touch of something spiritual.
In Germaine Thomas' voice, you will find a timelessness and a sense that can take you back to the old soul greats. Maybe it is her background in New York gospel choirs that gives warmth and balance to the electronic elements of this music.
Mikael Rosén, with his musical background, contributes his influences from around the world which makes it all swing and makes you want to dance with Fredrik Jacobi Muskos making the third pillar of this Musical Trio. With his roots in Punk, Pop and Rock, Fredrik contributes a nice rock feel in the middle of the dance groove.
The first single, Miracle will be released on November 15th 2011 and the album Life Stories will be released on December 1st 2011.
Schlagerfestivalen, Eurovision Song Contest, brukar vara själva sinnebilden av töntig europeisk musik. Men de senaste åren har de som har velat se människor med afrikanskt ursprung kunnat glädja sig åt en hel racka framgångar.
Getty Domeins ”Yeba” blev en oväntad hit i fjol efter den svenska uttagningen, särskilt bland landets barn. I den stora internationella tävlingen lyckades Jessy Matador, tävlandes för Frankrike, uppnå en hedrande topp-tioplacering med ”Allez Olla Olé”. Och i år kan den afrikanska diasporan här i Skandinavien glädja sig åt Norges bidrag, tävlandes i semifinalen som visas på SVT i kväll, framfört av fantastiska norskkenyanska Stella Mwangi, vars ”Haba Haba” utsetts till en av favoriterna att vinna hela klabbet av kritikerna.
Shot on location in Lagos, Nigeria, where African artist Siji has been rediscovering his childhood past following a 20yr plus absence, the colorful and visually arresting video is an interpretation of Siji/Alix Alvarez classic single "Ijo”.
Youssou N'Dour kommer på efterlängtat Sverigebesök och med sig har han två musikaliska talanger som han vill lyfta fram: Carlou D från Senegal, samt Suzanna Owiyo, från västra Kenya.
Biljetterna släpps 1 december - bästa julklappstipset!!
Konserten är uppdelad i två set: första set med Carlou D och Suzanna Owiyo, andra set med Youssou N'Dour.
Having someone talking behind you at the cinema has to be one of the most annoying things that can happen on a night out and the perfect reason for buying a home cinema system. They could be talking on the phone, explaining the story or eating in a manner that replicates the sound of footsteps on a gravel path, regardless, it's annoying!
A girl behind me rests her hand on my shoulder to avoid falling and screams repeatedly "I love you Habibs!", but this in no way annoys me. Instead I smile and continue to enjoy the excellent group of musicians that make up 'Acoustic Africa' at the Selam Africa Festival on Friday 5 November.
The girl screaming behind me is just part of the atmosphere, and the kind of expression that makes seeing these type of live events even more special. The couple stood beside me however, are less impressed by her outbursts and make their way to another part of the crowded and extremely warm Södra theatre. Perhaps a new home sound system was added to their Saturday shopping list!
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