MODOU TOURÉ - TOUKI - A Journey

Posted By ARC Music | Tags: Modou Touré, Artist, Dakar, Afrobeat, pop-rock, funk

“This is my life story; learning from mistakes has given me the strength and courage to follow my own path.” Multi-lingual Senegalese singer Modou Touré, heir of the legendary group Touré Kunda, releases his debut solo album TOUKI – A Journey. Modou’s talent, focus, charisma and passion for music has carried him from Senegal’s capital city of Dakar to the international stage. TOUKI showcases groovy rhythms, Afrobeat, pop-rock and funk, harmonising with sharp guitar playing, bass, percussion and signature silky vocals. A warm, vibrant and rhythmic album.

Read more | Jul 27, 2020

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Zimbabwe’s Cultural Ambassadors discuss new album and racial harmony

Posted By ARC Music | Tags: BLACK UMFOLOSI, Zimbabwe, Artist, Black Lives Matter

Earth Song is Black Umfolosi’s 15th internationally released album; a gorgeous array of velvety harmonies, phenomenally tight percussion, subtly evolving melodies and joyous Gospel. These nine new a cappella tracks celebrate Earth and her people, faith, and everyday life that we may otherwise take for granted.

Read more | Jul 07, 2020

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Hossam Ramzy 1953 – 2019

Posted By ARC Music | Tags: Hossam Ramzy, Artist, Egypt’s Ambassador of Rhythm

With great respect we announce that Hossam Hassan, known globally as Egyptian percussionist and world music star Hossam Ramzy, passed away on Tuesday 10th September 2019, aged sixty-five.

Read more | Sep 13, 2019

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New Series: ‘Musical Explorers : Colours Of Raga’ curated by Simon Broughton

Posted By ARC Music | Tags: Artist, Deben Bhattacharya, Simon Broughton, ARC

ARC Music is proud to release the first in a new world music series: ‘Musical Explorers: Colours Of Raga’ as recorded (CD) and filmed (DVD) by the late ethnomusicologist Deben Bhattacharya (1920-2001). 'Musical Explorers' seeks to document the historic works of musicians and ethnomusicologists who brought attention to the burgeoning world music scene in the 20th century.

Read more | May 23, 2017

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New Album ‘Beautiful World’ From Namibia’s #1 Acoustic Roots Songwriter – Elemotho

Posted By ARC Music | Tags: Artist, Elemotho, Namibia, Acoustic, Roots music, Beautiful World, ARC Music

"A life lived without a dream is like a stream without water" - Elemotho Two musicians sit under the shade of acacia trees with the Namibian sun beating down, blue sky above, the city of Windhoek lies in the far distance. Singer/songwriter Elemotho introduces the title track from his new album ‘Beautiful World’ on YouTube and performs it flawlessly with Samuel Batola (Congo Brazza).

Read more | May 23, 2017

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