Piano and Kora
Since I met Kane Mathis in 2007, I’ve been fascinated by the kora, a West African 21-string traditional harp. Part of what attracted me to the instrument in the first place was also what attracted Kane to it – the unique relationship between rhythm and harmony in Mandinka music. I have never been a harmony [...]
Post-Colonial African Groove of the Week #1 – Zibote!
This is the first post in a new weekly series on Fridays entitled “Post-Colonial African Groove of the Week” in which I will attempt to share my enthusiasm for classic postcolonial West and Central African grooves with everyone. I thought it would be a nice change from the weightier subjects (I’m preparing a new post [...]
“Busy, Busy, Busy”
“‘Busy, busy, busy’ is what a Bokononist whispers “whenever [he] thinks about how complicated and unpredictable the machinery of life really is.” – Vonnegut, Cat’s Cradle
That’s a good one for musicians and artists to think about, especially [...]