Afrika Soul:
Temi Awosogba,
Mai Lingane,
Lucy Kilpatrick,
Robert Jospe,
Ian Lawler,
Seth Green,
Pete Spaar
Inner Rythm:
Robert Jospe,
Bob Hallahan,
Jeff Decker,
Randall Pharr,
Kevin Davis,
Temi Awosogba
Influences
Oumou Sangare,
Angelique Kidjo,
Miriam Makeba,
Elis Regina,
Esther Phillips,
Mary J. Blige,
Erica Badu,
Jill Scott . . . and so many less famous but equally fabulous singers and musicians from Mali, Ivory Coast, Ghana, South Africa, and the great United States.
Heather Maxwell is bandleader, singer/songwriter for her all original, ethno-urban music style called Afrika Soul, and the lead vocalist for Inner Rhythm, a world jazz band led by renowned drummer, Robert Jospé. Maxwell’s voice is rich and earthy and she sings in English, French, Portuguese and several African languages. Jazz, R&B, Soul, Mande, and Wassolu; the various blends and mixes of these genres resonate in each of her songs. Originally from Flint, Michigan, Ms. Maxwell went from singing in churches with her family gospel band to singing and playing balafon in 'soirees' - village dance parties-- in rural Minkaland of Mali, West Africa.
Today, she performs and collaborates alongside some of Africa's biggest stars such as Oumou Sangaré, Salif Keita, Neba Solo, Vusi Mahlasela, Tiken Jah Fakoli, and Habib Koite. Ms. Maxwell also plays traditional African guitar (kamalen n'goni), marimba (balafon), and she dances traditional Mande styles; all of which feature prominently in her Afrika Soul performances.
Solo albums: Keneya Ji (Samassa 1990), Mali-West Africa. Pygmee (EMI 1991), Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Afrika Soul is anticipated for the fall of 2010. Featured Vocalist on: Heartbeat (Random Chance 2006) New York, NY. With Robert Jospé.
Heather Maxwell is also a Ph.D. in ethnomusicology. She is a eacher and Arts Consultant specializing in African and World music productions. She has published in various academic journals and has worked with Carnegie Hall, Smithsonian Institute,Virginia Foundation for the Humanities, Harvard University, University of Virginia, Indiana University, Richmond Public Library, and the Music Resource Center
Profile Edited by MPS MySpace Editor 2.0
Hey Heather, Of course I remember you. We were watching you from the CCF on the Big Screen. Great to hear from you! Thanks for your positive comments. Please keep in touch. Drop a line anytime.
Hello, it's always a pleasure to contact my friends. First, thanks for your support and if you have time, there are some new videos on my page. Life is beautiful. All the best - Pat.
Thank you for your friendship. Take Care and God Bless you.
Peace, love, friendship and happiness thru understanding, Have a Grateful day, From your friend Christy in Salem, MO
magica musica here... welcome Heather be well and i hope you enjoy listen to my piano solo improvisations and afrojazz ensemble live concerts all the best x new year 2009 & good music always ciao friendly Pampa
THOMSO VOUS SOUHAITE UNE BONNE ET HEUREUSE ANNÉE 2009 . SANTE BONHEUR ET REUSSITE DANS VOS PROJETS ET SURTOUT LA PAIX POUR LE MONDE MUSICALEMENT THOMSO
It's our exclusive jazz promotion site. We know how important it is to have your name and your music out everywhere. We have placed over 1,500 musicians into over 250 jazz playlists. Each day hundreds of jazz fans come to this site to listen to our playlists. These people are music buyers. If you have a CD to sell or just want to get more people to visit your MySpace page, you can do it here
Online Now!
