Czech-Gambian Connection

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In June and July 2005 will be in Czech Republic two stars of reggae music from Gambia - singers Brother Coms & Ranking Fire. They are invited by Yellow Sisters and Unijazz to support cultural connection between two continents and promote special set, which was made this spring directly in Africa. Your ears will be blessed, when you ll hear this multicultural sensation live, check the mp3. Only this summer you can have together on stage Brother Coms, Ranking Fire, Yellow Sisters and their jazzy reggae band. Afterparties are well provided by Jah Luv Sound from Gambia or local DJs as you wish. Anyway you should not miss it. ;-)

BROTHER COMS

Brother Coms was born in the Gambia, the smiling coast of west Africa, in 1978. He was born in Serekunda, one of the most famous towns in the Gambia. His real name is Lamin Fatty and he fell in love with music just at the peak of his education. Brother Coms started music the same year as he completed schooling in 1998, when he met his duo partner Daddy Sam and it led to the birth of Dancehall Masters - one of the Gambias pride of all times. They made till now three albums. First one was entitled Brotherman was released in 1999, followed by Masterful Creation in 2001. The third baby called Senegambia was later released in Dakar, Senegal. They are known also in other african countries, Europe and in the USA, but at the moment they are both working on their solo projects.

RANKING FIRE

Rankin Fire also known as Fireman was born in Bakau - small town in the heart of Gambia. He was born Momodou Lamin Leigh, but the name Fireman emerged as he started his musical career. This name could be accepted by anyone who would see Fireman on stage, his energy is like a roaring lion. He started music at the age of eleven, but started with his group - The Born Africans - in 1995, who conquered The Gambia at a point in time and still leaving prints of the success. The group broke as a result of its two members leaving abroad in 2000. Fireman started his solo career then. His first album is due to be out as soon as possible. This album is mix of different flavour of music ranging from Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop and some Mbalax mix.i.

Both artists are working in Africa with well known producer Buba N´dour - a brother to the famous West African superstar Youssou N´dour.

YELLOW SISTERS

Yellow Sisters are part of the Yellow Family Band, which has its base in Prague - the Czech Republic. Yellow Sisters were formed as an a'capella trio while travelling round Europe to earn money for living and later for different purposes and missions. The core of Yellow Sisters are Lena & Bara. The third place on every mission is always free for other beautiful Yellow Sisters - Marketa, Lu, Hawa Lu, Evicka, Tony. So far they have spent some time in Berlin, Las Palmas (Gran Canaria) and also in Africa - in the Gambia when working on the Czech-Gambian Connection. Yellow Sisters started to work together with the gambian artists - Brother Coms, Daddy Sam (Dancehall Masters), Fireman, DJ TAF (Jah Luv Sound), Easy Boy, Hamaleh G and many others. They are planning to work with them in the future, so keep them in mind.

JAH LUV SOUND

Jah Luv Sound is one of the most outstanding sound systems that ever emerge in the Gambia. It is a private entity owned by Mustapha Gassama. DJ TAF - as he is commonly known - is an enthusiastic youthman whose aim is to promote gambian music both nationally and internationally. He is helping especially upcoming artists who might find difficult to support themselves financially. Jah Luv Sound came into existence in 2000 and formally is registered from 2004. It has been involved in some international programmes and festivals for example The International Roots. Jah Luv is a friend to most artists and sound systems that come to Gambia from abroad.............. Jah Luv Sound the number one sound.