Mariama

Mariama is a unique creative a performance artist and musician, who has in the last years placed her artistry with a mark in the Norwegian art scene. Not only was she the leading role as Nina Simone in the critically acclaimed theatre production “I am Nina” at the Nordic Black Theatre in Oslo, Norway.

Originating from Cameroon, Isidore Tamwo started his own Tamwo label in the early 80ies. Many, or rather most musicians from the former French and Belgian colonies produced their records in Paris. Of course this led to cross influences between the various styles. Tamwo produced many musicians of the emerging Zouk scene. Emancipée Mariama showcases himself as a singer and is influenced by Zouk (Caribbeans), Makossa (Cameroon), Soukous (Congo) and also New Wave (UK). Welcome on board, we wish you a pleasant flight!

Mariama was born in Sierra Leone but raised in Germany. 'Love, Sweat And Tears' is her second album and is inspired by her travels throughout Europe and Africa. Part of an ongoing search for artistic freedom and independence, the record's fourteen songs create a beautiful sonic excursion, shifting from soft and melancholic melodies to vibrant, danceable songs that encompass acoustic Soul-Folk and electronic R&B. Mariama is currently based in Paris and met most of the musicians who play on the album in the city, including drummer Georges Diémé (also a master of percussion instruments such as cajon, congas and udu), Abdoulaye Kouyaté (kora and guitar), Jean-Baptiste Soulard (keyboards and synthesizer), Wendy Milton (piano) and bassist Hilaire Penda (who has played on albums by Susheela Raman, Tony Allen, Salif Keita, Youssou N'dour and more).

Born and raised in the rural countryside of Brazil, Flausino Vale created a distinctive compositional style that truly represents the Brazilian essence: a mixture of African, Indigenous, and European cultures. Vale’s inspirations came from his country’s nature, landscape, folk traditions, religious rituals, and the most prominent genre of music in his state: caipira music. These influences, combined with his extensive knowledge of the violin, resulted in the creation of the 26 Preludes for solo violin.

Solphet Music Presents Living Room Lounge 5 - Enjoy the Chillout Lounge Edition album 25 original hits and the original artists. Includes tracks by Lazy Hammock, Natasha Watts, Luman Child, Weathertunes, Anatolian Sessions, Mariama Ceesay and more.

Prepare to be blown away by the intesity of Al Bilali Soudan. This music has been performed from at least the 16th century by Touareg griots to celebrate the end of harvest and the changing of the seasons, to encourage warriors and to welcome them back from battles, to praise noble families and to heal the sick. Over centuries this music has evolved through fusion with other ethnic groups.