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/
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