Music Is the Weapon: The Best of Fela Kuti...

This is a box set that has 2 CD’s and a DVD and will give you a good idea of Fela’s music and live performances. Many of my favorite Fela tracks

Fela on Broadway...

I went to the opening night of Fela on Broadway last week. I had seen it Off-Broadway many months ago and loved it. I was surprised to see what a great job t

Chances of Success...

From acclaimed film maker Lindsey Clennell comes Part 6 of his biographical film Addition, Recovery, and Yoga entitled Chances of Success.

Baaba Maal Ignites Us With “Television”...

Baaba’s new CD is absolutely beautiful. I have been playing it non-stop at home and on my Ipod.  It combines traditional African sounds with sophisti

Baaba Maal, A Voice of Inspiration...

Baaba Maal was born in Podor, Senegal in 1953 into the fisherman’s caste.  In West African culture, tradition dictates that the ancient griot caste (