The word is that Zambian singer-songwriter Namvula is the Big New Thing in world music, with anticipation for new album Shiwezwa already a hot ticket item, not least for the sizzling involvement of Led Bib bassman Liran Donin and the classic guitar cascades of Osibisa's Kari Bannerman. But it's her assertive vocals and the sheer strength of her material that holds the whole thing together.
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Rhythm Passport holders…we are in for another journey in sound! For the next two hours, Rhythm Passport Presents will let you travel the world music-world far and wide. We are indeed going to set off from the RTM.FM studio and together we will discover some of the most exciting new releases…
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