MUSIC FROM PLANET EARTH: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE

Church Team Ministries International (CTMI) is an informal Christian network, formed in 2001 by Miki Hardy and his wife Audrey with a few leaders from different partner churches, who are united by the message of the cross and the work of God in their lives. 
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Church Team Ministries International (CTMI) est un réseau chrétien informel, créé en 2001 par Miki Hardy et Audrey son épouse, et quelques leaders de différentes églises partenaires, unis par le message de la croix et l'œuvre de Dieu dans leur vie.

Malima Kone is a singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist from Burkina Faso, West Africa. Originally from Mali, Malima belongs to the ancient Jeli (“griot”) music tradition of the Bwaba people whose cultural heritage he moves forward by importing outside influences.Malima has drawn from his lifetime of music study to preserve the sounds of his ancestors. Many of Malima’s lyrics are based on childhood experiences. Malima strong vocals and raw style carry a blend of African, Folk, acoustic Jazz, and Reggae styles.
Malima is putting the last touch to his debut album, "This Is The Time’’.       coming soon” stay tuned =
www.malimakone.com
malima@malimakone.com

Malima Kone, est un chanteur, compositeur et multi-instrumentaliste du Burkina Faso en Afrique occidentale. Originaire du Mali, Malima appartient à l’antique tradition des Jeli ou griots de l’ethnie Bwaba dont il fait progresser l’héritage culturel traditionnel en y important des influences extérieures.
Malima s’est appuyé sur une vie entière d’étude de la musique pour aider à préserver le son caractéristique de ses ancêtres. Les paroles de ses chansons son souvent basées sur l’expériences de sa propre enfance. Les appels à la solidarité remplissent ses chansons.La vocalisation vigoureuse de Malima et son style très âpre portent en eux une fusion de musiques africaine, de folk, et de l’acoustic Jazz et de Reggae.Aujourd'hui, Malima met la dernière main à son album:                "This is the Time” bientot disponible, Restez à l’écoute pour en apprendre plus.
www.malimakone.com
malima@malimakone.com

The Civil Wars are Joy Williams and John Paul White. The self-titled follow up to their debut album Barton Hollow will be released on August 6, 2013. Pre-order now at http://smarturl.it/thecivilwars

Ivor Novello Award-winner and Mercury, Grammy, and BRIT-nominated artist Lianne La Havas unveils her new single ‘Disarray.’ The track showcases a blend of emotional depth and striking vocal delivery, set against sparse, ethereal finger-plucked electric guitar —a signature of La Havas’ style. 

“The song felt very intimate, almost like a secret just for me,” says La Havas. “It’s about vulnerability, honesty, and giving listeners a window into a moment of my life.”

Over the course of her career, La Havas has released three acclaimed albums — Is Your Love Big Enough? , Blood and her self-titled Lianne La Havas  (which won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Album). She has collaborated with leading international artists and captivated audiences worldwide with her spellbinding live performances.

Released via her own Καλό μήνα (Kalo Mina) Records. La Havas embarks on an exciting new chapter, broadening her sonic horizons while remaining rooted in vulnerability and artistry.

Vanguard Records, part of Concord Bicycle Music’s Fantasy Label Group, is one of the world’s leading independent record labels. Its eclectic roster of quality artists includes Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Switchfoot, O.A.R., Flogging Molly, Parachute, Sallie Ford, Matt Nathanson, Chris Isaak, Barenaked Ladies, Greg Laswell, Trevor Hall, Indigo Girls, and more. It’s rich history of catalog artists features Levon Helm, Merle Haggard, Joan Baez, Mindy Smith, Buddy Guy, Big Mama Thornton, Junior Wells, John Fahey, to name a few.

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