Entrepreneur and Jazz Lover

As I was surfing the internet one day, I came across one of the most fascinating people I had ever seen. A man by the name of Mohammed Babangida appeared in search engines for a wide spectrum of interests and achievements. Much more than most people. Mohammed Babangida is noted for not only being an entrepreneur, but a sportsman, a shrewd businessman and a lover of jazz music.

While he was infatuated with jazz, his interest in music certainly didn’t stop there. He is known for his affection for Blues, African and other types of music. A man of many talents, Mohammed Babangida is able to speak with authority on various types of music in addition to his other interests such as acquiring real estate, playing polo and spending time with his family. If you get the chance, read about him and his accomplishments.

All That Jazz...

If you are like me, you are a lover of all genres of music. However, if you have a special place in your heart for jazz, I found a blog that you have to read. Mohammed Babangida, the music of Africa and beyond. Mohammed Babangida is very knowledgeable about music and has a special penchant for jazz. He doesn’t speak of “African music” exclusively. I noticed on his blog he spoke of such musical pioneers as Louis Armstrong, Charlie Parker, Art Tatum and others of American heritage.

So, if you’re in the mood for some smooth jazz talk and discussion, check out Mohammed Babangida’s blog. You’ll be glad you did.

The Wooden Tones Resonating from Africa

It has been said that the more engaged a person becomes in their surroundings, the more varied interests they accumulate. Joseph Odindo is no exception.

While he has built an impressive career as a journalist in Kenya, Joseph Odindo also has a passion for not only journalism, but for music. The instrument of choice is a marimba which is an instrument that slightly resembles the layout of piano keys. The wooden bars give a deep resonating tone when played with mallets that have a covering on the end, that gives it a very distinctive voice. Typically, these instruments are played in groups of 4, with each player playing different marimbas in varying harmonies and keys.

In addition to the traditional African instruments, Joseph Odindo is also a big fan of Paul Simon when he meshed traditional African music with American influences. The popular effort was compiled in Simon's album, "Graceland".