Lionel Loueke Makes Giant Strides in the World of Jazz
Benin born guitarist, Lionel Loueke is one of the most prolific jazz players in the world today. He is a gentle virtuoso with a husky, sincere baritone and a melting falsetto that smoothly trickles...
View ArticleGuitar Society’s Jazz Series to feature Lionel Loueke
Lionel Loueke’s ability to blend African and Eurocentric music has garnered him a huge following. He will be showcasing his latest album, Karibu, at a concert in Hartford, Connecticut on June 8, 2008...
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View ArticleLionel Loueke – Gilfema+2
Benin musician, Lionel Loueke, has teamed up with Hungarian drummer, Ferenc Nemeth, and Swedish-Italian bassist, Massimo Biolcati, to produce an album that explores a range of jazz expression that...
View ArticleOran Etkin – Bridging Bamako and Brooklyn
Oran Etkin, a native of New York, brings together elements of modern jazz with traditional African and Israeli music and features Malian, Israeli, and American musicians. The notables are vocalist...
View Article2010 Winter Jazzfest
With more than five years of i’ts running, the Winter Jazz Fest has become a profound annual event that jazz music lovers look forward to. Brought to you by “Boom-Boom Productions, the winter jazz...
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