Formerly a "citizen of the world" after being exiled from South Africa for 30 years, Miriam is now living in South Africa once again. She returns to LA after a long time as part of her world tours. She has an 8-member band to help spread the true message of freedom and celebration that she brings. She is definitely Mama Africa and makes all people of Africa feel as if they are her children.

http://www.afropulse.com/music/concerts/2004-12-w2.html

This week the Temple has 3 great bands: AfroBeat Down with the sounds of Nigerian Funk, Hassan Hakmoun with Moroccan trance music and Leon Mobley and his djembe mastery. Pitch a tent and hang out in Santa Monica for a while.

http://www.afropulse.com/music/concerts/2004-12-w1.html

Every year when the cold weather comes the African concerts disappear. What warm sandy beaches are they practicing at? Grab a blanket, hot drink and a music DVD if you feel the urge to hear some African sounds.

jay