Gigs like this don’t happen every day, and attending them, you’ll go through an authentic musical cross section of African culture. Stella Chiweshe and Amira Kheir are indeed two artists able to portray some of the most inspiring characters of their musical roots.
Stella is a remarkable Zimbabwean artist, revered not only because of her talent, but also because of the fact that she’s one of only a few women playing the mbira. Since the 1970s, she has been a symbol for Zimbabwean and a driving force behind the Southern Africa female emancipation, next to being one of the most appreciated singers and musicians.
Even if Amira Kheir might not yet enjoy the same status as Stella Chiweshe, she’s already a striking artist and “diva-in-the-making”. The Italo-Sudanese singer/songwriter enriches quality songwriting, influenced by Northern African and Mediterranean countries, with her lively attitude, which makes her performances inspiring.
On Sunday 14th July, embrace Africa, its music and the strength of its female musicians.
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When Amira Kheir’s very first song at The Junction on Saturday night was greeted with joyous ululating from a refreshingly diverse crowd, the tone was set for a special gig. `Save those for later’ she promised, leading her band into the shimmering ‘Amwaj’ (Waves) from her latest album Mystic Dance….
Amira Kheir is no stranger to making critically acclaimed albums, this latest instalment being her third full-length release for Sterns Music after View From Somewhere (2011), and Alsahraa (2014). Amira Kheir has a beautiful sound that smoothly blends the nostalgic tones of East Africa: North Sudan/Southern Egypt Nubian musical traditions,…
Stella Chiweshe does not command the same level of respect as Thomas Mapfumo to the world outside of Zimbabwe. The outspoken artist, however, is still a legend in her home country. Kasahwa: Early Singles is her first release in over a decade and contains 8 tracks, made between 1974 and…
![Album Review: Amira Kheir – Mystic Dance [Sterns Music; 12th October 2018]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/amira-kheir-620x620.jpg)
![Album Review: Stella Chiweshe – Kasahwa: Early Singles [Glitterbeat Records; 14th September 2018]](http://www.rhythmpassport.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/chiweshe-620x620.jpg)
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