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Help Nation Beat help the family farmer! "GROWING STONE" is a song about the plight of the family farmer written after Nation Beat was invited to perform with Willie Nelson at the 2008 farm Aid concert. The band met local farmers and attended a seminar with Willie, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews. Nation Beat was inspired to hear the positive stories and to meet small farmers who were successfully making a living. This is what their song "GROWING STONE" is about; the plight of the family farmer and how he or she will stand up to keep their land! Visit the project site to learn more and watch a short video about the details of the project here.

Modiba Publishing artist Gordon Voidwell has caught the ear of teen-girl tastemakers at Seventeen Magazine, as they feature the pop-oddity in their "Unsigned Finds" section. Seventeen's CosmoGirl writes:
"Though he's often compared to Prince, and rightly so, Voidwell's self-penned tunes (and these are really self-penned - he plays all the instruments himself!) tactfully layer the '80s synth-funk and R&B sounds of times past with the more polished sounds of today's iTunes top ten. Translation: this dude's hooks are insanely catchy. And, he's got some famous friends who think so as well. In addition to his musical kinship with up-and-coming buzz bands Brahms and Boy Crisis, super DJ and producer Mark Ronson is a massive Voidwell fan and currently spins Gordon's latest single "Ivy League Circus," at his often celeb-packed DJ gigs." Read the full article here.

To celebrate Vieux Farka Toure's North American Summer Tour and the release of his Live Album, Relix and Six Degrees Records will be giving away a Godin guitar (the same model Vieux Farka Toure plays)! Enter here at Relix.com

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Download Make 'em Move: http://www.mediafire.com/?jlhnkg0xctj

Track listing:
Make em move intro
"More Life" - Jahdan Blakkamoore
"Jungle Drum remix" - Jai Paul
"Nar di man dis" - Dry Yai and Jungle Leaders
"Snoop Dogg Millionaire" - Chase + Status
"Ciranda" (Amon Remix) - Nation Beat
"Ingxwaba Ngxwaba" - Ghetto Muffin
"Bicho de luz (version para bailar)" - Frikstailers
"Mikono Kwenye Hewa (Distractions And Hidden Agendas)" - Muthoni The Drummer Queen
"Décalé Gwada" - Jessy Matador
"New Style" - Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew

:: Built by Leen Back ::

Sierra Leone's Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew return to their homeland to teach the people of Tokeh Village their new dance, the "Jacky Jacky!" The video has been bubbling around the internet, following the Crew's performance at Brooklyn's Prospect Park launching Okayafrica.com in front of 15,000 people. Performing along with The Roots, Talib Kweli and African-inspired acts, the Crew definitely got the 'party going in the streets,' as they promise in the lyrics of "Jacky Jacky." Check it out!

"Like the audience for these shows, the listener comes away from this record more than satisfied. Vieux Farka Touré has proven himself a worthy musician and a budding global superstar...this is the sound of the new African century: joyful, confident, and boisterous." --PopMatters.com

With his 2010 World Cup performance before a billion people —yes, you heard that right—in Johannesburg, South Africa, Vieux Farka Touré has become one of the most celebrated African guitarists in history.

With international acclaim still pouring in from his second full-length, Fondo—one of iTunes best World Music albums of 2009, and a staple on critics' year-end pick lists as chosen by the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Village Voice and the BBC among many others—Vieux has not only distinguished himself from his famous bluesman father, Malian legend Ali Farka Touré, but begun to transcend thelimitations of the world music genre itself.

The release of the concert album VFT Live (Digital: 6/8/10, Physical: 6/29/10) affirms that Mali's young lion has become a legend in his own right, emerging at a crucial point in history, just as the Western world is finally beginning to take notice of West African acts like Amadou & Miriam and Omou Sangare. Not only does VFT Live capture the excitement of Vieux's much- anticipated World Cup performance, but it confirms what tens of thousands of music fans around the world already know: VFT's live show is championship-caliber.

Click to watch Modiba's very first artist, Vieux Farka Toure, perform at the Opening Ceremony of the World Cup. Other performances included Shakira, K'NAAN, Amadou and Mariam, among many other musical luminaries.

Jillian Kelleher of Sound Museum Music and Eileen O'Neill from Modiba Publishing and Consulting at the Music & Advertising Conference cocktail party sponsored by Guvera. (Photo by Michael Seto of Billboard)

Presenters at this year's Music + Advertising Conference included ad executives and music supervisors, while Kid Rock and Devo spoke about their experience with brand partnerships. Full coverage here.

The good people of Large Up present Modiba Publishing artist Jahdan Blakkamoore's new streaming mixtape, 'GLOBAL WARNING!' Jahdan Blakkamoore (Noble Society, Major Lazer) keeps his buzz building with this new mix, featuring his signature reggae, dancehall, hip-hop and electronic stylings. Check out the mix and more info on the rising star over at Large Up!

In the heart of Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, United Nations soldiers guard a heavily fortified building known as the “special court.” Inside, Issa Sesay awaits his trial. Prosecutors say Sesay is a war criminal, guilty of heinous crimes against humanity. His defenders say he is a reluctant fighter who protected civilians and played a crucial role in bringing peace to Sierra Leone. With unprecedented access to prosecutors, defense attorneys, victims, and, from behind bars, Sesay himself, WAR DON DON puts international justice on trial for the world to see — finding that in some cases the past is not just painful, it is also opaque. MORE INFO: http://www.wardondonfilm.com and tickets for the New York screenings: http://www.filmlinc.com/wrt/onsale/hrw10/wardondon.html

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Even ?uestlove couldn't contain his excitement about Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew's upcoming performance at The Roots Picnic 2010, telling The Metro they are "the most electric performers I've seen in (his) life," and that he is humbled watching the artists develop. The Sierra Leone superstars perform Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Festival Pier in Philadelphia on the Mainstage. Tickets can be purchased here.

On Thursday, June 10, Vieux Farka Touré, the Malian guitarist/singer/songwriter and appointed “African guitar hero” first discovered by Modiba, will perform at the first-ever FIFA World Cup Celebration Concert in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event will feature musical performances by major international superstars and popular African artists collaborating together. Vieux is one of the few selected performers who will be sharing the stage with The Black Eyed Peas, Carlos Santana, Alicia Keys, and Shakira, as well as fellow Afro-rockers BLK JKS, Angelique Kidjo, Amadou & Miriam, The Parlotones, South African legend Vusi Mahlasela, and desert bluesmen Tinariwen. The event will take place the night before the first World Cup match at 8:00 pm local time (GMT+2) on June 10, 2010, at Orlando Stadium in Soweto/Johannesburg, and is set to be aired worldwide. The FIFA World Cup football tournament is the world’s most watched sporting event, and is staged every four years. This is the first time the FIFA World Cup is being held on the African continent.

Check out Vieux's tour dates on his website here, and grab his sterling debut album in the Modiba Store.

“Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew, a three-man Sierra Leonean hip-hop group relocated to New York City, tore into socially conscious party music that draws from both sides of the Atlantic: African and Caribbean grooves, three-part harmony and raspy dancehall toasting, denunciations of ‘hypocrites’ and ‘bloodsuckers’ and calls for love and dancing.” (Photo: Richard Perry/The New York Times) Full article is HERE.

Pick up Modiba's latest releases and hot summer merchandise.

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	MODIBA is a music production company and record label committed to the social and economic empowerment of Africa and its Diaspora. More about Modiba... Signup for the Modiba newsletter Email: Growing Stone: A Music Video about the Plight of the Family Farmer Help Nation Beat help the family farmer! "GROWING STONE" is a song about the plight of the family farmer written after Nation Beat was invited to perform with Willie Nelson at the 2008 farm Aid concert. The band met local farmers and attended a seminar with Willie, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews. Nation Beat was inspired to hear the positive stories and to meet small farmers who were successfully making a living. This is what their song "GROWING STONE" is about; the plight of the family farmer and how he or she will stand up to keep their land! Visit the project site to learn more and watch a short video about the details of the project here. Gordon Voidwell featured in Seventeen Magazine's "Unsigned Finds" Modiba Publishing artist Gordon Voidwell has caught the ear of teen-girl tastemakers at Seventeen Magazine, as they feature the pop-oddity in their "Unsigned Finds" section. Seventeen's CosmoGirl writes: "Though he's often compared to Prince, and rightly so, Voidwell's self-penned tunes (and these are really self-penned - he plays all the instruments himself!) tactfully layer the '80s synth-funk and R&B sounds of times past with the more polished sounds of today's iTunes top ten. Translation: this dude's hooks are insanely catchy. And, he's got some famous friends who think so as well. In addition to his musical kinship with up-and-coming buzz bands Brahms and Boy Crisis, super DJ and producer Mark Ronson is a massive Voidwell fan and currently spins Gordon's latest single "Ivy League Circus," at his often celeb-packed DJ gigs." Read the full article here. Vieux Farka Toure Godin Guitar Giveaway! To celebrate Vieux Farka Toure's North American Summer Tour and the release of his Live Album, Relix and Six Degrees Records will be giving away a Godin guitar (the same model Vieux Farka Toure plays)! Enter here at Relix.com Make 'em Move. The podcast. Click to download. Download Make 'em Move: http://www.mediafire.com/?jlhnkg0xctj Track listing: Make em move intro "More Life" - Jahdan Blakkamoore "Jungle Drum remix" - Jai Paul "Nar di man dis" - Dry Yai and Jungle Leaders "Snoop Dogg Millionaire" - Chase + Status "Ciranda" (Amon Remix) - Nation Beat "Ingxwaba Ngxwaba" - Ghetto Muffin "Bicho de luz (version para bailar)" - Frikstailers "Mikono Kwenye Hewa (Distractions And Hidden Agendas)" - Muthoni The Drummer Queen "Décalé Gwada" - Jessy Matador "New Style" - Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew :: Built by Leen Back :: Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew kick off dance craze with new "Jacky Jacky" video Sierra Leone's Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew return to their homeland to teach the people of Tokeh Village their new dance, the "Jacky Jacky!" The video has been bubbling around the internet, following the Crew's performance at Brooklyn's Prospect Park launching Okayafrica.com in front of 15,000 people. Performing along with The Roots, Talib Kweli and African-inspired acts, the Crew definitely got the 'party going in the streets,' as they promise in the lyrics of "Jacky Jacky." Check it out! Critics applaud Vieux Farka Toure's "Live" album "Like the audience for these shows, the listener comes away from this record more than satisfied. Vieux Farka Touré has proven himself a worthy musician and a budding global superstar...this is the sound of the new African century: joyful, confident, and boisterous." --PopMatters.com With his 2010 World Cup performance before a billion people —yes, you heard that right—in Johannesburg, South Africa, Vieux Farka Touré has become one of the most celebrated African guitarists in history. With international acclaim still pouring in from his second full-length, Fondo—one of iTunes best World Music albums of 2009, and a staple on critics' year-end pick lists as chosen by the Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Village Voice and the BBC among many others—Vieux has not only distinguished himself from his famous bluesman father, Malian legend Ali Farka Touré, but begun to transcend thelimitations of the world music genre itself. The release of the concert album VFT Live (Digital: 6/8/10, Physical: 6/29/10) affirms that Mali's young lion has become a legend in his own right, emerging at a crucial point in history, just as the Western world is finally beginning to take notice of West African acts like Amadou & Miriam and Omou Sangare. Not only does VFT Live capture the excitement of Vieux's much- anticipated World Cup performance, but it confirms what tens of thousands of music fans around the world already know: VFT's live show is championship-caliber. Vieux Farka Toure performs at World Cup Opening Ceremony! Click to watch Modiba's very first artist, Vieux Farka Toure, perform at the Opening Ceremony of the World Cup. Other performances included Shakira, K'NAAN, Amadou and Mariam, among many other musical luminaries. Modiba featured in Billboard's photo coverage of the 2010 Music + Advertising Conference Jillian Kelleher of Sound Museum Music and Eileen O'Neill from Modiba Publishing and Consulting at the Music & Advertising Conference cocktail party sponsored by Guvera. (Photo by Michael Seto of Billboard) Presenters at this year's Music + Advertising Conference included ad executives and music supervisors, while Kid Rock and Devo spoke about their experience with brand partnerships. Full coverage here. Jahdan Blakkamoore issues new 'Global Warning!' The good people of Large Up present Modiba Publishing artist Jahdan Blakkamoore's new streaming mixtape, 'GLOBAL WARNING!' Jahdan Blakkamoore (Noble Society, Major Lazer) keeps his buzz building with this new mix, featuring his signature reggae, dancehall, hip-hop and electronic stylings. Check out the mix and more info on the rising star over at Large Up! Documentary film "War Don Don" premiers in NYC; Original theme song by Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew In the heart of Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone, United Nations soldiers guard a heavily fortified building known as the “special court.” Inside, Issa Sesay awaits his trial. Prosecutors say Sesay is a war criminal, guilty of heinous crimes against humanity. His defenders say he is a reluctant fighter who protected civilians and played a crucial role in bringing peace to Sierra Leone. With unprecedented access to prosecutors, defense attorneys, victims, and, from behind bars, Sesay himself, WAR DON DON puts international justice on trial for the world to see — finding that in some cases the past is not just painful, it is also opaque. MORE INFO: http://www.wardondonfilm.com and tickets for the New York screenings: http://www.filmlinc.com/wrt/onsale/hrw10/wardondon.html ?uestlove calls Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew "the most electric performers I've seen in my life." -- The Metro Click to enlarge. Even ?uestlove couldn't contain his excitement about Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew's upcoming performance at The Roots Picnic 2010, telling The Metro they are "the most electric performers I've seen in (his) life," and that he is humbled watching the artists develop. The Sierra Leone superstars perform Saturday, June 5, 2010 at Festival Pier in Philadelphia on the Mainstage. Tickets can be purchased here. Vieux Farka Toure Announces Tour and World Cup 2010 Performance On Thursday, June 10, Vieux Farka Touré, the Malian guitarist/singer/songwriter and appointed “African guitar hero” first discovered by Modiba, will perform at the first-ever FIFA World Cup Celebration Concert in Johannesburg, South Africa. The event will feature musical performances by major international superstars and popular African artists collaborating together. Vieux is one of the few selected performers who will be sharing the stage with The Black Eyed Peas, Carlos Santana, Alicia Keys, and Shakira, as well as fellow Afro-rockers BLK JKS, Angelique Kidjo, Amadou & Miriam, The Parlotones, South African legend Vusi Mahlasela, and desert bluesmen Tinariwen. The event will take place the night before the first World Cup match at 8:00 pm local time (GMT+2) on June 10, 2010, at Orlando Stadium in Soweto/Johannesburg, and is set to be aired worldwide. The FIFA World Cup football tournament is the world’s most watched sporting event, and is staged every four years. This is the first time the FIFA World Cup is being held on the African continent. Check out Vieux's tour dates on his website here, and grab his sterling debut album in the Modiba Store. B-DEC’s “socially conscious party music” draws standing ovation at Carnegie Hall “Bajah + the Dry Eye Crew, a three-man Sierra Leonean hip-hop group relocated to New York City, tore into socially conscious party music that draws from both sides of the Atlantic: African and Caribbean grooves, three-part harmony and raspy dancehall toasting, denunciations of ‘hypocrites’ and ‘bloodsuckers’ and calls for love and dancing.” (Photo: Richard Perry/The New York Times) Full article is HERE. Pick up Modiba's latest releases and hot summer merchandise. If you'd like to see our news archives just click here, you big weirdo.	Check out the classic modiba hoody in our store! Buy the fight malaria T-Shirt, help save lives The Source for International Music Licensing