Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars

Bio

Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars (also called Refugee All Stars) is a band from Sierra Leone, formed by a group of refugees displaced to Guinea during the Civil War. Since their return to Freetown in 2004, the band has toured extensively to raise awareness for humanitarian causes. Their story is documented in the 2005 documentary film Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars.

Their debut album, 'Living Like a Refugee', was released in Europe on 25 September 2006 and in the US the next day. Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars' second studio album, Rise & Shine, was released 23 March 2010 by Cumbancha. The disc was produced by Steve Berlin of Los Lobos. The album was recorded at Piety Street Studio in New Orleans with local musicians Trombone Shorty, Washboard Chaz and Bonerama all guesting on the album.

The band's third studio album, Radio Salone, was released on 24 April 2012 by Cumbancha. In the summer of 2013, Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars began preparing their fourth studio album. The album was mixed by renowned British producer Lestyn Polson, known for his work with David Gray, Patti Smith, David Bowie and others. The resultant album was titled Libation and released in 2014.

Musique

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Cumbancha
Sierra Leone's Refugee All Stars "Libation" Preview
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SLFreetown, Sierra Leone
Opérationnel depuis: 
1997

Contact

+1(802)4252118
+1(866)3400054
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Profile ajoutée par IfeOluwa Nihinlola le 15 Feb 2017
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