Heather Maxwell
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| Heather Maxwell | |
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| Origin | United States Mali |
| Genre(s) | Malian Jazz World Music AfroPop R&B Alternative Rock |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Label(s) | Samassa Random Chance EMI |
| Website | 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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)
