Heather Maxwell

Heather Maxwell
Origin	United States Mali
Genres	Malian Jazz World Music AfroPop R&B Alternative rock
Years active	1990–present
Labels	Samassa Random Chance EMI
Website	Official website

Heather Maxwell is a versatile vocalist who sings in English, French, Portuguese and several African languages. She performs her unique blends of World Music, AfroPop, R&B, and Alternative rock worldwide, including such venues as the Chicago World Music Festival and the Festival sur le Niger.

In addition to vocals, she plays kamalen n’goni and balafon. Her 7-piece band, Afrika Soul is a fresh blend of African and American sounds and dancing. Band members have included Temi Awosogba, Mai Lingane, Seth Green, Robert Jospe, Matt Wyatt, Sam Wilson, Marthe Bolda, Bob Hallahan, Pete Spaar, Randall Pharr, and Charlie Kilpatrick. Heather also is a frequent performer with Robert Jospé's Inner Rhythm. Maxwell also performs an unplugged, acoustic trio version of her music as the Heather Maxwell Trio.

Heather with Inner Rhythm at Gravity Lounge

History

Originally from Flint, Michigan, Ms. Maxwell went from singing in churches with her family gospel band to singing in West African villages with native Afropop bands. Maxwell spent much of her early adulthood in West Africa and France.

Discography

• 2010 Afrika Soul Heather Maxwell, Jesuno Baby Productions
• 2008 Inner Rhythm Now" Robert Jospé's Inner Rhythm
• 2006 Heartbeat Robert Jospé's Inner Rhythm, Random Chance Records
• 1991 Pygmee Group Worro, EMI/Pathe Marconi, Studio JBZ, Abidjan
• 1990 Keneya Ji Samassa Records, Mali

External links

• Music Video "Malado"
• Michigan State University
• Piedmont Center for the Arts
• Inner Rhythm (Jazz) official website
• Heather Maxwell's official website
• Festival sur le Niger