Africa, New York

Africa, New York

A short piece on the many faces of African music in The Big Apple. Featuring reggae legend Burning Spear, Zimbabwean superstar Thomas Mapfumo, Speech (Arrested Development), Akoya Afrobeat, Wunmi, Franck Biyong, and the good people of New York City.

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http://www.modiba.net

Category:

Music

Tags:

• africa
• new
• york
• music
• burning
• spear
• antibalas
• fela
• kuti
• afrobeat
• dance
• speech
• arrested
• development

[kadjatu5000]

We African don't make music, we are music.It has been in us as a therapy since creation .

[mahindi07]

-most every form of American music since the invention of electronic recording. American music is the glorious offspring of Africa.

[mahindi07]

African music has been an essential part of America every since we Africans set foot here. It is so deeply rooted in American culture that many Americans believe that some forms of African music started in America rather than Africa! For example, generations of Americans white and black never knew that many of the singing styles here, banjos, drum & fife, etc that we Africans brought to this country were not their own. The ancient keys to African poly-rhythmic drumming can be heard in almo

[Papillonmuscogee]

I likes!

[idankupr]

wow looks great!

afrobeat for ever!!!!

[glossopcrue]

Hey, Me And My Band Did Quite A Good Cover Of Better Together - Check It Out, The Videos On My Uploads!!

[9ways2win]

Too AFRICAN!!!!

[SoulTooSoul]

I give all honor to those who continue the tradition of African music. Afrobeat lives, Reggae lives, Afro Cuban lives, Rhumba lives, Jazz lives, Soul lives, Samba lives, Zouk lives, Zydeco lives, House lives, etc. Live Africa, Dream Africa.

[ruralrural]

Ok, I'm sold! Africa's Inside Me!

[MysticSteve]

Great ! thanks for posting