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FM Groove

Unity - Quality - Strength - Difference

About Me

FM Groove was founded in 2000 by legendary artist/producer Francis Mbappe (past collaborations include musical greats such as Herbie Hancock, Manu Dibango, Fela Kuti, Ashanti Tokoto, Peter Gabriel, Youssou Ndour, Salif Keita, and King Sunny Ade).His goal was to create a company that would allow the collaboration with artists and musicians from different backgrounds and countries but unified by a music resulting from the fusion of diverse cultures, that share a common sensitivity.Through this common sensitivity and its very own vision and values (unity, quality, strength, difference), FM Groove is a music-production company that implements the expansion of creative thoughts. Rooted in traditions and incorporating modern production techniques, FM Groove is a catalyst for the unfolding of cultural heritages.Since its foundation, FM Groove has been developing its array of content products to position itself as a production company known for its highly developed unique sound and artistic resources with a base in afro-modern movements.FM Groove works with creative individuals that are special and have natural talent that proves potential for longevity in their career.All our releases are available nationwide in the US, from the big outlets to your local indie store, and of course all over the Net (iTunes, eMusic, Amazon, MSN, Borders, etc).Buy Francis Mbappe's music here : ..And Solade's : ..

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 2/15/2006
Band Website: fmgroove.com
Band Members: Roster includes: Francis Mbappe ("Celebration", "FM Tribe Vol.1")/ Solade ("Boro Song")
Influences: Life. The Heart. The Soul. The World. People. Difference. Unity.
Sounds Like: Good Music!
Record Label: FM Groove
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Video: Soul Makossa/ Douala Beat

Francis Mbappe Live at the Zinc Bar, New York!Included "Douala Beat", from Francis forthcoming new album!Posted By:FM GrooveGet this video and more at MySpace.com...
Posted by FM Groove on Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:15:00 PST

Video: Celebration

Francis Mbappe Live at the Zinc Bar, New York!Posted By:FM GrooveGet this video and more at MySpace.com...
Posted by FM Groove on Mon, 28 Aug 2006 08:18:00 PST

Solade Pressbook!

* GLOBAL RHYTHM:ReviewBy Jill Ettinger Published January 24, 2006 Argentinean/American Solades debut album Boro Song calls on her many influences, from Afrobeat to standard jazz, as well as her life g...
Posted by FM Groove on Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:41:00 PST

Francis Mbappe Pressbook!

* TIME OUT (January 12-18, 2006, issue 237)Francis MbappeCelebration(FM Groove) Afropop musicians in the West often face a quandary. Because perceptions of Africa's modernity (or lack thereof) remain ...
Posted by FM Groove on Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:39:00 PST

FM Groove Radio Airplay!

Dear friends,We thought we should let you know where to tune-in to listen to some FM Groove good vibes!Check out this list and links (cut and paste in your brownser), we'll update them on a regular ba...
Posted by FM Groove on Wed, 26 Jul 2006 09:33:00 PST