WR121: Idrissa and the PeaceMakers

Episode 121 April 08, 2015 01:29:02
WR121: Idrissa and the PeaceMakers
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WR121: Idrissa and the PeaceMakers

Apr 08 2015 | 01:29:02

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Sam Thompson

Show Notes

Idrissa Turay (a/k/a Alaska) is a singer originally from Sierra Leone, currently living in Winnipeg. With his band, the PeaceMakers, he plays a unique combination of reggae, calypso and the sounds of his African home country. Idrissa and PeaceMakers drummer Gary Asselin were the guests on this week’s performance-heavy episode.

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