Innovative work from Senegal, landmark releases from Mali and a motherlode of gems from the Democratic Republic of Congo dominated this year’s world music scene.
Toronto’s Kiran Ahluwalia also grabbed attention in Europe and elsewhere with her first international release. And a raft of other global newcomers freshened the offerings, particularly a veteran Iraqi star and a sensuous young singer from the Cape Verde Islands.
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Twenty-seven years after the hosting of the 2nd edition of the World Festival of Black Arts and African Culture in Lagos, all is once more set for the celebration of the third edition of the historic festival better known as FESTAC. The Republic of Senegal recently announced in Nairobi, Kenya, its readiness to host the festival in June 2007.
Maine Birane Diouf, Senegalese Minister of Culture and Classified Historical Heritage told African Ministers of Culture at the just concluded second edition of African Union Ministers of Culture Conference held in Nairobi between December 14 and 15, that Senegal is now ready to revive the celebration of the Festival which he described as the treasure trove of African culture.
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