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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...borrow a phrase, if you are bored of Harvard Square, you are bored, if not of life, then of the world. Haitian “vodou” music at the House of Blues. Across the other side of the Yard, Salif Keita, the Malian musical master, was playing in Sanders Theatre. And you say there’s nothing to do at Harvard now because the final clubs are closed...

Author: By Andrew R. Iliff, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Are You Eksperyansed? | 10/24/2002 | See Source »

Koité could not have provided a bigger contrast. Despite referring to Mapfumo as, “My elder brother,” Koité—a relative newcomer in West African music compared to superstars such as Baba Maal or Salif Keita—comes from a new generation of African musicians. The sound of Koité’s band escalated as each member arrived on stage and added their instruments to the burgeoning sound before Koité himself arrived and added his high-octane acoustic guitar playing and stunningly pure, flexible voice...

Author: By Andrew R. Iliff, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: African-Do | 10/12/2001 | See Source »

...flavoured music combines acoustic guitar with traditional arrangements and instruments, such as the Kamale N’gone, or youth’s harp, to great effect —the music is simple and evocative, showcasing Koite’s expressive voice. While not as rock-influenced as Salif Keita on recent albums, Koite promises to be an exciting, upbeat show. —Andrew R. Iliff

Author: By Erik Beach, Andrew R. Iliff, and Matthew S. Rozen, CRIMSON STAFF WRITERS | Title: Out & About | 9/20/2001 | See Source »

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