CD Review: “Nu-Bossa Elixir’s” by Future350 Feat. Vanessa Falabella (Brazil)

Nu-Bossa Elixir’s by Future350, Stephen Johnson with Vanessa Falabella

A Music Review by Dawoud Kringle

Artist: Future350 Feat. Vanessa Falabella
Titel: Nu-Bossa Elixir’s. Stephen R Johnson with Vanessa Falabella
Label: Movita Records
Genre: Nu Bossa

Stephen Johnson (guitarist, vocalist, Polydor recording artist, head of the MFM Hudson Valley Chapter, founder of Edge, Vienna, Victorian Parents, Son of John, Island of Men, ‘luckymission’ (Green) and Future350) has just released a new album called Nu-Bossa Elixir’s, a collaboration with MFM member Brazilian vocalist Venessa Falabella.

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Iranian Rapper Toomaj Salehi – “Musicians with Attitude (MwA)” – Sentenced to Death

Text by Dawoud Kringle

Toomaj SalehiIranian rapper/poet Toomaj Salehi has been sentenced to death!

Salehi was born in Iran on December 3rd, 1990. He is a laborer in a metalworks factory. He began recording hip-hop as a means of protest against the social injustices of the Iranian regime.

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In Memoriam: Bassist T.M. Stevens

Text by Dawoud Kringle

The world of music was saddened to learn of the passing of bassist Thomas Michael Stevens / T.M. Stevens (a.k.a. Shaka Zulu).

Born in New York City on July 28, 1951, Stevens studied biology in school, but at the suggestion of his professor decided to drop out to focus on music. He honed his skills by playing in after-hours clubs around the city. He soon became established on the scene and began working as a session musician who excelled in a wide range of genres.

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Saudi Arabia Music Scene Report: A Music Culture Shift

Text by Dawoud Kringle

An unprecedented cultural change is happening in Saudi Arabia. After decades of rule wherein the Saudi dynasty has attempted to institute their interpretation of Shari’ah, big changes are happening.

The documented history of music in the Kingdom goes back around 120 years. Between 1903 and 1905, the first record was made by the Dutch consulate in Saudi Arabia. It featured voices singing songs accompanying the Hajj rituals, and singing songs together that appeared to be related to social rituals.

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