Keeping Traditional African Music Alive
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Interview with Mamane Barka- the Last Master of the Biram
This is an interview with Mamane Barka, the last master of the Biram, a traditional African instrument in Niger.
In a world where entire animal species and ethnic tribes can be lost, it should come as no surprise that musical instruments too, can become extinct. Read the rest of this entry »
Standing firm against the disappearance of the ancient African instrument the Biram, is the musician Mamane Barka- the last master of the Biram.
There is an urgency in Barka’s voice as he strives to fulfill his ambition to keep the Biram going, amidst ever changing musical tastes and the nonchalance of the political elite in his native Niger.
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Marley, His Music and it’s Relevance Today
Bob Marley’s songs, which embody his message of peace, unity and redemption are still relevant today.
During his short life Bob Marley became known as reggae music’s ambassador to the world. He was also the first music artist of the third world to reach an international audience. Bob Marley’s message of peace, unity and redemption reflected the struggles he experienced growing up in a politically divided and violent ridden Jamaica. Even though it is nearly 30 years since his death, the songs he had written, which transcend racial and cultural barriers are still relevant today.
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