Zap Mama, Artist + Vocalist :: 120 Seconds

Zap Mama explains the magic of synchronicity and the role it played while recording her new release, Recreation, in Brazil.

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About Zap Mama:

Marie Daulne created the concept "Zap Mama" at the beginning of the 90’s with an acappella group of Afro-European women: African and European culture mix generation. In 1996 Marie emerged as Zap Mama the solo artist; and has since integrated American hip hop, Afrobeat, pop, indie, jazz, funk into a musical blend. In 1996, Marie added a fundamental core of humanitarianism to this distinct vocal style, which continues to drive the music and Marie today. Zap Mama’s first album came out in 1991, and they have since released six albums worldwide.

Zap Mama has collaborated with: Al Jareau, Bobby McFerrin, Higelin, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Manu Dibango, U Roy, Phoebe Snow, Miriam Makeba, M.Kassovitch (Film "Metisse"), Maria Bethania, Speech (Arrested Development), David Byrne, Hans Zimmer ("Mission Impossible 3"), The Roots, Erykah Badu, Talib Kweli, Common, Bahamdia, DJ Krush, DJ Jazz Jeff, Bilal, Jazzy Fatnastees, Lady Alma, Adamo, Leon Pendarvis, Lady Black Mambazo, Tony Allen (Fela Kutti Drummer), Arno, Oumou Sangare, aka Moon, Versatile (DJ Gilbert), Kery James, Sergio Mendes, G. Love, Meshell Ndeogecello, Karriem Riggins...

Links to Zap Mama: http://www.zapmama.be/ myspace.com/zapmama

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Afro European Music:

Marie Daulne created the concept "Zap Mama" at the beginning of the 90’s with an acappella group of Afro-European women: African and European culture mix generation. In 1996 Marie emerged as Zap Mama the solo artist; and has since integrated American hip hop, Afrobeat, pop, indie, jazz, funk into a musical blend. In 1996, Marie added a fundamental core of humanitarianism to this distinct vocal style, which continues to drive the music and Marie today. Zap Mama’s first album came out in 1991, and they have since released six albums worldwide.