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chebisabbah.org
Born in Constantine, Algeria, Cheb i Sabbah (which means "young of the morning") spent his time in Paris and eventually settled in San Francisco in the 80s. He's been spinning and mixing music for a while, and eventually started releasing albums in the 90s. His last album, Devotion was released in 2008.
Well, according to his website and notes I have received, Cheb i Sabbah was diagnosed with Stage 4 stomach cancer (stage 5 is the worst and final stage of cancer). Like most Americans, more common in performances/arts, he does not have health insurance. His weaken condition also means that he cannot perform to bring in a steady income.
Find out how you can help at chebisabbah.org, direct donation can be accepted here: indiegogo.com.
Seun Anikulapo Kuti: Rise |
myspace.com/seunkuti
From Africa With Fury: Rise is Seun Anikulapo Kuti's sophomore album. It is released today, under Knitting Factory Records.
If the name 'Kuti' sounds familiar, that's because he is the youngest son of afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti (who I previously mentioned here). Looks like the music gene still runs in the family.
He's doing a few selective dates this Summer:
07.15.11 - Grand Performances - Los Angeles, CA
07.16.11 - Regency Ballroom - San Francisco, CA
07.17.11 - Reggae On The River - Garberville, CA
07.20.11 - Artown - Reno, NV
07.22.11 - Celebrate Brooklyn - Brooklyn, NY
07.23.11 - Grassroots Festival - Trumansburg, NY
07.24.11 - Hillside Festival - Guelph, ON
07.27.11 - SOB's - New York, NY
07.29.11 - Manuel Artime Theater - Miami, FL
07.30.11 - Floydfest - Floyd, VA
myspace.com/khairaarby
Khaira Arby and Her Band is from Mali (West Africa), and have just received Mali's highest musical honor, 2011 Tamani D'Or Award. Khaira Arby and Her Band has been wowing audiences with their appearances at SXSW.
Khaira Arby is returning to the US, this July to tour for her latest album, Timbuktu Tarab, which was released in August 2010. Tour dates listed below.
07/04 Montreal, QC - Jazzfest
07/05 Cambridge, MA - Oberon 07/06 Brooklyn, NY - Brooklyn Bowl 07/07 New York - Poisson Rouge 07/08 Phila, PA - Johnny Brendas 07/09 Washington, DC - Red Palace 07/10 Pitts, PA - Thunderbird Cafe 07/12 Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle |
07/13 Minneapolis, MN - Cedar 07/15 Grass Valley, CA - WorldFest 07/16 SF, CA - Grand Ballroom 07/20 Los Angeles, CA - The Echo 07/22 Tucson, AZ - Club Congress 07/24 Denver, CO - Underground 07/27 Co Springs, CO - Armstrong Quad |
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