Heather Maxwell

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Heather Maxwell

Country	United States Mali
Years active	1990–present
Genres	Malian Jazz World Music AfroPop R&B Alternative Rock
Labels	Samassa Random Chance EMI
Members	Heather Maxwell
Website(s)	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.

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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. With 5 years of life in West Africa and France, Heather's American approach to World/African music is refreshing and intelligent.