Heather Maxwell

Heather Maxwell

Infobox musical artist

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Origin = United States Mali
Genre = Malian Jazz World Music AfroPop R&B Alternative rock
Years_active = 1990–present
Label = Samassa Random Chance EMI
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URL = [http://www.myspace.com/heatheramaxwell Official website]

Heather A. Maxwell is a versatile vocalist who sings in English, French, Portuguese and several African languages. She performs her unique blends of World Music, AfroPop, R&B, and Alternative rock world-wide, including such venues as the Chicago World Music Festival and the "Festival sur le Niger".

In addition to vocals, she plays kamalen n’goni and balafon. Her 7-piece band, Afrika Soul is a fresh blend of African and American sounds and dancing. Band members include Temi Awosogba, Mai Lingane, Seth Green, Robert Jospe, Matt Wyatt, Sam Wilson, and Charlie Kilpatrick.

History

Originally from Flint, Michigan, Ms. Maxwell went from singing in churches with her family gospel band to singing in West African villages with native Afropop bands. Maxwell spent 5 years in West Africa and France.

Discography

* 1990 "Keneya Ji"
* 1991 "Pygmee"
* 2006 "Heartbeat" Featured vocalist with Robert Jospe and the Inner Rhythm
* 2007 "Afrika Soul" (New studio album, expected release)

External links

* [http://www.myspace.com/heatheramaxwell Heather Maxwell's official website]
* [http://www.festivalsegou.org/homepage.htm "Festival sur le Niger"]


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