New Release By Salif Keita

[Allyssa]

Not sure if anyone is a fan in here, by in case you missed it, Salif Keita recently put out a new record that has been generating a lot of press. Billboard called it "… one of the top world music releases of 2006" and the New York Times said “..Keita’s voice leaps out of every song with tender urgency…”. There is some music on this site (http://www.giantstep.net/releases/1026).  I believe he is touring as well. Good to see a world artist making some headway against the Chili Peppers and Idol contestants of the world.

[jazzbo]

Hmmm, jazz spam. This is a first....

[pallas]

It aint spam, its a heads up for a new release. Thanks and will check it out

[pinoymusika]

Universal Music has been using some sort of spam program (quite a number of these available) seeding music message forums about new releases. I'm sure you've seen them around. Newbie pops up, posts the message, then exits stage left.

Apart from message forums, they also create MySpace accounts and YouTube clips. All part of some pa-hip "viral marketing campaigns". I guess its inevitable, but I wonder if I should carry these "ads" for free if they're posted on my system. Hmmm.

[Allyssa]

I hate spam just as much as the next guy... Just thought I'd give yall a head up. It's good stuff!