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Sahra Halgan is an emblematic artist from Somaliland, a territory situated in the north of Somalia, de facto independant since 1991, following a terrible civil war. Her songs, in a pure un-artificial musical form, show the world of Somaliland people, their sufferings and joys. Sahra‘s engagement gave her the status of symbol of liberty among the Somaliland diaspora. She now lives in Hargeisa, the capital and spreads the message of recognition of her country, for stability and against violence. ***** INFORMATION Website: sahra-halgan.com Facebook: sahrahalgantrio

KUKU Revisited as the title implies are reworks of selected songs from KUKU‘s latest album “Ballads & Blasphemy”. Paris based trumpeter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Monsieur Scott, brilliantly transplants KUKU‘s sonorous vocals from acoustic roots-music into a subtle electro-universe of clever sound design. The result are some head-bopping and body-moving glory soon to be your favorite songs. Yorubaroots music for the cosmopolitan dance floors is served ! ***** INFORMATION Website: kukulive.com Facebook: KUKUMUSIC YouTube: KUKULIVE

Back in 1974, Pierre Bensusan was cutting his teeth as a performer on the folk scene in Paris and other cities in France when one of his idols, banjo great Bill Keith, offered him his first official paying gig ever touring Western Europe with his bluegrass band. The French-Algerian upstart, humbly launching a four decade career which would earn him worldwide renown as the “Mozart of Guitar,” was hired to play mandolin. But when Keith heard his groundbreaking approach to the acoustic guitar, he decided to allow Bensusan a few key spotlights on that instrument. Decades later, when Bensusan was looking for potential finishing touches for “Encore”, his ambitious and expansive retrospective collection celebrating 40 years as a globetrotting live performer, he discovered a reel to reel tape with a Swiss National Radiorecording of a concert in Lausanne from that tour. While the tireless troubadour’s original plan for the 3-CD set was to include tracks recorded between 1998 and 2013 in France, Canada, Ireland, Austria and especially the U.S. (where he regularly records), Bensusan decided to round out the 35-track set by starting “Disc 2” with a set of five titles from this show, including two bluegrass songs. Engineered in Los Angeles by Grammy winner Rich Breen, Encore also includes a handful of songs featuring Bensusan’s beautiful French language vocals (“Cordilliere” and “Pas Sage,” among others) and wordless vocalese (“Bamboul’hiver”); two cuts with future Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess from a commissioned 1998 concert in Northern France that included a 200-piece children’s choir (including the previously unreleased “Anthem For The Ocean”); and the 18-minute setpiece “Celtic Medley.” In all, Encorefeatures 11 tracks never previously released commercially in any form. ***** INFORMATION Website: pierrebensusan.com Facebook: Pierre Bensusan Twitter: Pierre Bensusan YouTube: Pierre Bensusan

Sorry, this entry is only available in FR. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language.L'artiste camerounais Mario Combo présentera son troisième album « Dimbambè » sur la scène du Centre Barbara Fleury Goutte d’Or le vendredi 30 octobre à 20h à l'occasion de sa sortie le même jour chez Brightmoon / Keyzit. « Dimbambè » est un hymne à la joie et à la bonne humeur. Chaque titre est une nouvelle partition, un voyage vers les cultures du monde relevé par des thèmes universels. Des histoires d’amitié, de sincérité, d’amour, de trahison et d’espoir en duala et en bassa, parsemées de refrains en français ou en anglais, où chacun peut se retrouver. Il évoque aussi Dieu parce que « rien ne peut se faire sans sa grâce ». Dès la première écoute, l’artiste nous transporte par ses harmonies et nous emmène dans son monde. « J’ai baigné aussi bien dans les musiques de mon pays que celles d’ailleurs. Je joue de l’essèwè, du bolobo, et du makossa ». Des musiques qui s’assemblent et se mélangent, entre Europe, Brésil et Caraïbes. « Dimbambè » qui signifie « identité » est aussi une histoire de rencontre. Celle de 2 artistes, Blick Bassy et Mario Combo qui vont concevoir ensemble cet opus. Toutes les musiques sont de Blick et les textes de Mario. ***** INFOS Site : mariocombo.com Facebook : Mario Combo Officiel YouTube : clip Identité ***** CENTRE BARBARA FLEURY GOUTTE D’OR 1 Rue de Fleury 75018 Paris Horaire : 20h Site : fgo-barbara.fr

The basis of Tukkimans compositions in the TUKKI album is the acoustic guitar, his primary instrument. It is layered over the assiko «urban» drum, dispersed throughout and accompanied by cello or double bass. In these songs, he skillfully combines singing and rap fused between pop, rock and African rhythms. The desire is to convey a message of freedom and an optimistic vision of Africa. The album title, TUKKI, means to travel and focuses on the migration of peoples and the fusion of cultures, especially musically. Tukkiman believes in a world without borders and the ability to travel being an indespensible source of richness and freedom. Today’s political restrictions prevent freedom of movement. Fortunately, music stands on its own in its limitless mobility. This is the voice of Tukkiman in the songs Tukki and We Will Survive – both considered to be an ode to immigrants. Let’s rock to this is a joyful blend of rock and rap, composed by Tukkiman upon his arrival to Europe. While working regularly within the U.S. between Chicago and New York, he observed the pressure of work, money and notoriety. Take Me High is the cry of those who want to achieve this American Dream. In All I Know, he explains that the uncertainty of life can have its advantages. Finally, Shine Bright highlights the common mantra of reaping what you sow and internal con icts that we experience. ***** INFORMATION Website: tukkiman.com Facebook: Tukkiman YouTube: You reap what you sow

Louisa Baileche’s passion for music dates back from her childhood when her mother was singing traditionnal Italian songs, when his brothers and their friends were playing guitars and darboukas, echoing to the Algerian origins of her father. Louisa started singing in the venues of Paris in the early 2000’s, performing with rock bands or singing French chanson, while taking classical vocal classes at the Music Conservatory. Her new album Terra Mia, recorded in 2014 with the complicity of composer and arranger Laurent Roussel, is the creation of a project she’s been carrying in her soul for ever, celebrating her Italian roots. « Terra mia is a memory of which I am guardian… and queen, the cradle of the emotions which animated me and raised! With this album, I open the gate of my original grounds, with the incandescent Mediterranean colors, full with tenderness and imagination. This source, I celebrate it! I sing it! » ***** INFORMATION Website: louisabaileche.com Facebook: Louisa-Baileche-officiel YouTube: Guaglione

Rebetiko is haunted with stories of sailors and convicts, tearful love affairs and haschish dreams, cheeky hints and exile without return. This proteiform music style came about in the early 20th century in the often-infamous cafés of Greek and Turkish port towns. It is a fascinating repertoire, somewhere between sentimental song, social protest and Eastern poetry. A Greek singer living in Marseille and a member of the musical band Oneira, Maria Simoglou has chosen thirteen rebetiko pieces that she especially cherishes. Backed up by musicians of her generation –Stratis Pasaradellis on lyra, lafta and saz, Periklis Papapetropoulos on lafta and saz, Harris Lambrakis on the ney flute, Stephanos Dorbarakison the kanun zither and Kostas Meretakis on percussion– she has sought to really recreate these tunes. From the acoustic sound of traditional instruments, new arrangements draw timeless accents that perfectly befit this restless music that cannot be reduced to any kind of framework, whether historical (rebetiko has never ceased to be played and sung) or geographical (on the Eastern Mediterranean shores, ports tend to come and go). A whole world is revived with precision and instrumental subtelty: a profuse world, at the same time coarse and oneiric, full of ambiguity and innuendo, seduction and mischief. (Louis-Julien Nicolaou) ***** INFORMATION Facebook : mariasimoglouensemble Teaser : Youtube / Vimeo

Sorry, this entry is only available in FR. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language.L’artiste franco-camerounais Sam’M se produira sur la scène du New Morning le mardi 22 septembre à 20h30 à l’occasion de la sortie de son nouvel album « Oa Na Mba » (Quart de Lune / Rue Stendhal) en partenariat avec Guitarist Acoustic, Kalakuta, Jazz Radio, Africa n°1, LYLO, Concert Live, Africultures et Artistikrezo. Né à Douala au Cameroun, SAM’M (Samuel MBAPPE), passe son adolescence à Foumban, ville artisanale située à l’ouest du Cameroun, dans les montagnes du vieux royaume Bamoun. Les années Foumban marquent le début de sa vie d’artiste. SAM’M est fortement inspiré par les chansons qui ont bercé son enfance. Il écoute alors tous les grands de l’époque, qui forgent son ouverture d’esprit, (Earl KLUGH, Al JAREAU, Georges Benson, B.B KING, Sadao WATANABE, Myriam MAKEBA, Fela, Manu DIBANGO, Nat KING COLE, Bob MARLEY, Francis BEBEY, Charles EWANDJE) et tant d’autres grands musiciens et paroliers, qui sont pour SAM’M, des références aussi éclectiques qu’incontournables.  Il crée le groupe SA’KHARE dans les années 1990 et signe un premier album qui mêle retour aux sources et sonorités jazz. Quelques années plus tard, il quitte le Cameroun pour s’installer à Paris. Il s’inscrit alors au Conservatoire en guitare jazz, afin de peaufiner sa technique instrumentale et d’enrichir ses connaissances. Le sourire aux lèvres, toujours attentif et observateur, c’est avec charme et poésie qu’il parle de ses influences musicales : « Tout me parle, je tends l’oreille et l’univers murmure…» SAM’M est auteur, compositeur, arrangeur, et interprète des 11 titres de l’album (excepté un titre, arrangé par Etienne MBAPPE). Son nouvel album « OA NA MBA », très éclectique, est le fruit de plusieurs années de réflexion. Avec ses 14 musiciens de talent, SAM’M y explore l’univers de la World Music, du Jazz, de la Folk, qu’il mélange à des rythmes et chants africains SAWA (Essèwè, Ambass-bey et Ngosso) avec des couleurs latines. Accompagné sur scène par cinq musiciens, qui n’interviennent pas sur l’album, SAM’M et son groupe s’apprêtent à prendre la route pour présenter le nouvel opus. ***** INFOS Site : artistecard.com/samm Facebook : SAM'M YouTube : Sess’a ndolo ***** LIVES 22 septembre : Le New Morning, Paris // CONCERT DE LANCEMENT Du 14 au 18 octobre : Forum Jazz Annecy, Rhône-Alpes 22 octobre : Jazz à Grenoble, Isère 30 octobre : Institut Français de Douala, Cameroun 31 octobre : Institut Français de Yaoundé, Cameroun

KUKU valorously expresses his critical perspective on the dogma of organized religion, politics, and oppressive authorities on his new opus. Hailing from a moderately religious family and a former Muslim himself, these days, KUKU adopts an agnostic view in regards to religion. He advocates that there is no correlation between morality and religion. Some believers will be quick to oppose this view, perhaps some might find it blasphemous, hence to save them the trouble KUKU appropriately titles the album “Ballads & Blasphemy.” On songs like “Open Your Eyes While You Pray” he warns believers and followers to be vigilant of the corruption and malevolence of religion and authority. On “Evil Doers” he questions the omnipresence of God while evil perpetrators are at work. The Tony Allen inflected “Owó” talks about humanity’s addiction to the concept of money. Alongside KUKU, Ballad & Blasphemy was co-produced by South African guitarist Mongezi Ntaka (Lucky Dube, Hugh Masakela). Afrobeat co-creator and drummer Tony Allen blesses two titles on the album. Drummer and composer Cyril Atef of CongopunQ’s is featured on the song “Open Your eyes While You Pray.” Cameroonian bassist extraordinare Hilaire Penda adds his special seasoning to a few titles, and French guitarist Misja Fitzgerald Michel is featured on the album’s pensive final track. INFORMATION Website: kukulive.com Facebook: KUKU SoundCloud: KUKU YouTube: KUKU LIVE

Sorry, this entry is only available in FR. For the sake of viewer convenience, the content is shown below in the alternative language. You may click the link to switch the active language.Le groupe Lena and the Deep soul se produira sur la scène du Club de La Bellevilloise le vendredi 10/07 lors de la célèbre Big Bang Gang, et présentera à cette occasion « Trippin’ » leur nouvel EP (sortie le 1er juin chez Sowatt). « LENA and The Deep Soul : CaLENAmity Jane et ses acolytes s’entendent comme larrons en Funk. Elle, rêvant depuis toujours de braquer les wagons du Soul Train. Eux, 5 brigands et leurs instruments, chercheurs de pépites Rare Groove. De concerts bouillants en premières parties de grands (Brand New Heavies, Kid Créole, Brooklyn Funk Essentials, Martha High, Lucky Peterson), ils savent chauffer à blanc tous les publics grâce à un son imposant et diaboliquement précis qui n’a rien à envier aux maîtres Funkateers. Un premier album original « Burn » sorti en 2013, aux vibes soul et furies funk, a emballé les critiques souvent peu élogieux du Made in France. 2015 signe le retour de Lena and The Deep Soul en studio et dans les bacs avec le bien nommé EP « Trippin », qui réunit 5 nouveaux titres à la rythmique imparable, aux riffs psychédéliques et aux chants à toute épreuve. Encore plus gonflé à la funkostérone que le précédent ouvrage, tout y est plus fat, plus tight, plus sexy. On y trouve plus d’arrangements, plus de synthés, plus de grattes, plus de grooves et plus de mélodies. Léna, de sa voix de velours, apporte juste ce qu'il faut de sensualité et de finesse. Ce genre de femme qui aurait maté les Meters du Bayou et les Commodores du Brick House. La 1ère écoute jouissive laisse penser que Montpellier est jumelée avec Minneapolis et ne donne pas d’autres choix que de laisser tourner l’EP en boucle. » Etienne Nee Dupuy (Fonkadelica) ***** INFOS Site : lenaandthedeepsoul.com Facebook : Léna-and-The-Deep-Soul Clip : Trippin' LA BELLEVILLOISE 19 - 21 Rue Boyer Paris, 20e

This debut album was made in April 2014 in the village Petite Rivière Bayonnais, close to the lakou of Souvenance where the drum-maker Charles Simé lives. Recorded under the cover of an ajoupa open to the winds, these 15 tracks bear the marks of daily village life and carry the flame of a cosmopolitan African inheritance. The CD booklet features photos by Jacques-Yves Le Docte and excerpts from Yanick Lahens‘ novel Bain de Lune, as a subtle and brotherly reflection to Jean-Claude ‘Sambaton’ Dorvil‘s mighty lyrics (fully featured in the liner notes).   ***** INFORMATION Website: choukbwalibete.info Facebook: choukbwa Souncloud: buda-musique/chouk-bwa-libete-se-nou-ki-la Youtube: Chouk Bwa Libète official

Born into a family of griots, Samba Diabaté learnt the balafon at a young age before he was introduced him to the art of the guitar and jeli n’goni. He is now one of the most sought-after guitarists on the Malianscene. For the Swiss multi-instrumentalist and world-music specialist Vincent Zanetti, the Malian Mande is his land of adoption. “In 2011, when we created our duo and repertoire, Samba and myself called it ‘Kala Jula’ (the nomadic archer) as a tribute to the ancestor of the Diabate griots. But a part of his byname was missing. Tradition has added the qualificative ‘sangoyi‘ (‘ardent’) –a direct reference to the passionate and intense character of his ancestor’s speech.“ ***** INFORMATION Website: www.kalajula.ch Facebook: Kala-Jula-Samba-Diabaté-Vincent-Zanetti