So, You want to Samba?

The Mundo Lounge visits a Samba class with Jazz Baptiste and joins in the Carnaval fun, in the city.

New Music! 11.08.08

Gipsy Kings - Bomboleo

Hercules and Love Affair - Blind (Frankie Knuckles Dub Mix)

Matisyahu - King Without a Crown

Esh Dani Alash Mshi - DJ Cheb I Sabbah

Cesaria Evora - Cancera (Tribal Mix)

Fela Kuti - Go Slow

Miranda - Miranda Mix     [  NEW MUSIC ! ]

Electro pop group, Miranda! is not new to the scene, but is making its way on American airwaves, by way of The Mundo Lounge, that is. All the way from Argentina, they are 4 albums deep and Ms. Unique aired their song "Mirandamix" straight from their new greatest hits album,

"El Templo De Pop!"

Check them out here:

MIRANDA !

AYO

One of the most spectacular music artists I've ever heard. She is :

A Guitarist

A Mother

A Nigerian

Internally Beautiful

Yoruban Born

A Singer

A Child of a German Gypsy

Externally Gorgeous

Tall

And a magnificent performer.

I sat with her and spoke about music as art, big business being the opposite of that art, her Father, growing up of mixed heritage in Germany, the "N" word, Berlin, Paris, Large crowds versus small crowds, being a mother, and Europe vs the U.S.

Interview coming soon, but her performance is already in rotation. She has a 1 hour special on PBS currently airing. "Ayo in Monte Carlo." Check you local pbs station for more details.

CHECK IT!

PBS

Myspace.com/ayo

AYO's Website