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Tim Harding, sax and guitar player for world/funk group
Hotel X
Thomas Mapfumo "Rise up" (Calabash)
"Thomas Mapfumo, voted most important Zimbabwean of the 20th century by his fellow countrymen, continues to make some of the most sublime music on the planet. Now 60 and exiled from his homeland for his opposition to the growing political corruption, he entices us to 'Rise Up.' Percolating rhythms, a sublime distillation of musical notations from American and the Caribbean, married with the ubiquitous m'bira (tumb piano) and its guitar adaptations; this is music of great dignity. Thomas' wise, soothing voice, enchanting (Shona) vocal arrangements and deep social and political commentary are a great tonic for a world that could surely use one."
Hotel X is playing New Year's Eve at Art6 with Rattlemouth and Dj Charles Williams. 12/28/05
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