Archive for March, 2007

Lura featured in the Independent (UK) 23rd March

Thursday, March 29th, 2007

http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/music/features/article2382031.ece

Around us, artists of all ages come and go in a bewildering procession of unpretentious talent. One of them chooses to perform the painfully melancholy “Sodade”, a song made famous by Cesaria Evora, the queen of Cape Verdean music. Towards the end of the session, Lura adds her voice, walking girlishly to the front of the room, smiling to acquaintances, before delivering two achingly beautiful ballads from the Cape Verde islands, infused with the fatalistic spirit of “morna”, that celebrated Cape Verdean equivalent of fado. Impressive though the other singers have been, Lura lifts proceedings to another level. It is little wonder that the charismatic 31-year-old performer is talked of as the natural successor to Evora.

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Chambao confirmed for WOMAD 2007

Tuesday, March 20th, 2007

Chambao have been confirmed for WOMAD’s 25th anniversary festival at the new UK site of Charnwood park Wiltshire. Chambao who have just finished a sellout South American tour, bouyed up by news of their chart toppingly successful duet between the bands singer La Mari and Ricky Martin. 2007 looks to be the big year for the band in the UK with a rumoured full UK tour in planning for autumn 2007…..

Chambao are the most recent addition to the roster for Way Art West, soon to be followed by several other top flight acts from Spain.

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Lura May UK tour dates announced

Tuesday, March 20th, 2007

Lura M’bem di fora UK tour May 2007

Lura makes a welcome return to the UK with a series of Live concerts in London, Bristol, Coventry, Cardiff and Kendal (Lake District). The tour is timed to promote her new CD on Lusafrica ‘M’bem di Fora’ which was described in The Times as “One of the must-hear discs of the year so far.”

For the full tour details visit

http://wawagency.com/roster/lura/lura.html

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ELzeF New CD release April 2007

Monday, March 19th, 2007

ElzeF release their new CD ‘Le Vent se Leve’ in Europe April 2007. Produced by Stephan Mellino (the driving force and guitarist of Les Negresse Vertes) and engineered by Clive Martin (whose production credits include work with David Byrne, Ruichi Sakamoto), it is their funkiest to date.

You can hear four tracks off the album on the band’s myspace page
www.myspace.com/elzefmusic

Look out for UK festival appearances for the band this summer.

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Nancy Vieira UK tour 2007

Wednesday, March 7th, 2007

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Nancy Vieira returns to the UK in March 2007 with a series of intimate shows in unusual locations. The dates release later this month will focus on the Midlands in England and provide a great oportunity to see Nancy up close and personal. Nancy continues her rise in popularity amongst World Music fans and among her Cape Verde compatriots, but increasingly her appeal is moving beyond that.

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Guardian Unlimited Arts Article on Lisbon featuring Lura

Saturday, March 3rd, 2007

The best-kept secret in Europe | | Guardian Unlimited Arts
Lura sings in creole, and specialises not just in morma but in upbeat styles like the African-influenced batuku and funana. The only problem for the community’s musicians in Lisbon, she said, is the city’s lack of venues.

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Lura, in concert review Purcell Room, London

Thursday, March 1st, 2007

Lura, Purcell Room, London | | Guardian Unlimited Arts
Lura is a delightful, witty enthusiast for all things Cape Verdean, though she was born and lives in Lisbon, where the country’s exiles have proudly retained their culture, language and music. The result is an intriguing clash of styles.

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