Biography: Akli D, Aktuala, Akure Wall, Al Bano, Al Bernard, Al Borde, Al Bowlly, Al Campbell, Al Farabi, Al Gromer Khan,

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Recording artist Akli D is one of his generation’s leading folk heroes, mixing the North African music of his upbringing with a variety of world genres, including blues, reggae, and more

A quintet formed in Milan in 1973 by the husband and wifeMaiolis , Cavallanti, Cerantol and Vaccina, Aktuala – named from the Esperanto “actually” - are justly ranked among the pioneers of modern world music, a furiously eclectic band whose progressive rock leanings were built around Arabian, African and Indian themes, and instrumentals that built around trance-inducing repetition

Born in Nigeria to a Nigerian mother and an English father, singer and poet Akure Wall grew up in London and gained some measure of recognition performing as a spoken word artist on the poetry circuit

Italian pop singer Albano Carrisi was born May 20, 1943, in the town of Cellino San Marco His uncommon name, often found written Al Bano, came from his father’s Albanian post during World War II

Al Bernard was a great historic recording artist from the vaudeville era He was also one of the most famous blackface performers from the days of the minstrel shows, so has become something of a pariah in the minds of the politically correct or those sensitive about racial issues

When rock band from Spain Al Borde was formed by guitarist Miguel Ortihuela in 1992, the musician was convinced of the good chance to get his act involved in the local alternative scene

The most popular vocalist in Britain during the 1930s, Al Bowlly showcased a range of material unsurpassed by any contemporary other than Bing Crosby He was also a true international recording artist: born in Mozambique to Greek and Lebanese parents, he was raised in Johannesburg, but gained his musical experience singing for a dance band led by Jimmy Liquime in India and Singapore during the mid-’20s

In 1946 the West African Rhythm Brothers band was founded and vocalist Al Campbell was the leader The band recorded over 50 albums and is known as one of the best highlife bands in Nigeria

The intuitive vision of al-Farabi (born: Abu Nasr Mohammad Ibn al-Farakh al-Farabi) left its mark in philosophy, sociology, political science and metaphysics In addition to writing several books on music, including the influential Kita al-Musiqa, al-Farabi invented several musical instruments and helped to develop musical notation

Al Gromer Khan Biography, Photos, Pictures

Born in Bavaria in 1946, Alois Gromer has lived in England, India, and Morocco, which broadened his musical tastes and performing style He attended a recital by sitarist Vilayat Khan and was so moved that he dedicated his life and art to the study of the sitar