USEFUL LINKS

The Rumba Kings, a new documentary film by director Alan Brain.

Rumba in Kinshasa, a short documentary from Darmouth Films.

Archive of articles and reviews by The BEAT magazine's columnists Bob Tarte and Dave Hucker: http://www.technobeat.com/

Excellent source for discographical information: http://www.afrodisc.com

World music news, reviews, store, and much more:
http://www.worldmusic.net

Watch rare footage of Docteur Nico performing with Tabu Ley: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxF7tLP3lME 

Franco discography: http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~xx3n-di/073-franco/FRANCO-0.html

Verckys & Veve discography: http://www.muzikifan.com/veve.html

Rock a' Mambo discography: http://www.muzikifan.com/rockamambo.html

News and reviews of African music: http://www.muzikifan.com

Excellent radio programs, CD reviews, and music blogs: http://afropop.org/

The BEAT magazine: http://byebyebeat.blogspot.com/

Read about music and life in pre-war Sierra Leone at: http://www.sierraleonejournal.org

Bibliography of books and articles on African music: http://afrobib.com/