Corey Harris has led the life of a musical explorer, traveling and listening all over the world. He’s performed at many of the world’s most well-known venues, including the Montreux Jazz Festival, London’s Royal Albert Hall, New York’s Lincoln Center, Washington, D.C.’s Kennedy Center, Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium and Tennessee’s Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. As the star of Martin Scorsese’s segment of the PBS series, The Blues, Corey traveled to Mali to play with Ali Farka Toure, a voyage he repeated for his album of field recordings called Mississippi to Mali, in which he explored the connections between African music and the blues.
Born in Denver, Colorado in 1969, Corey Harris made two extended trips to Cameroon after graduating from college. He came home from West Africa determined to make his way as a musician, while he taught French at a rural Louisiana middle school. In the decade between 1995 and 2005, Corey released a string of critically acclaimed albums which firmly established this young lion as the most versatile blues and roots artist of his time. He has toured in Guinea and Mali, West Africa, as well as South America, the Caribbean, Europe, Japan, New Zealand and Australia. Most recently, Corey has released Zion Crossroads (Telarc, 2007), a celebration of roots reggae, Ras Tafari, Ethiopia, and the African continent.
“…one of the most vibrant reggae albums to be released this year.” - Global Rhythm
“The CD is laced with messages and conscious lyrics that would thrill a lover of true reggae/roots and culture music. It’s really a celebration of the ‘overstanding’ of this journey we call life.” - Carib News
* Ark of the Covenant - Charlottesville, VA *
* Sighisoara Blues Festival - Spring 2008 *
* Sweet Home Chicago w/Keb Mo *
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Hello Virginia!...my trio is playing in Harrisonburg this Wednesday night (11/19) @ a great restaurant/bar/music club called Clementine (153 S. Main Street - www. clementinecafe. com). Show starts at 9. It would be great if you could make it.
Corey, You move me! You know I get to appreciate a lot of great music, but when I hear yours my spirit is moved to a place out of time where the soul comes alive... Jah Bless you!
Hello my Friend! I'm sorry for my bad english I'm happy for you and for the new president of USA! I'm happy you come to in the Aulnay Festival Blues in France! I don't no I see you...? because I'm very sick. I want to try...? You remember this photo? already 8 years in Auguste... your Friend Alain "Big Blow"
Hey,how you doing? You're sounding good. Just wanna say "Thanks" for accepting my friend request.I wish you all the best and much success,Love,Peace and Chicken Grease.
It's been so long since I been to your page and even longer since I've communicated to you about idea's and music and so on. I sure hope to make some music together one day!! I sure love all of what I hear...it's inspiring. Have a goody Corey...........
Hello! Remember me? You played on my guitar a couple of weeks ago in hamburg!That was awesome!! You totally rock! You said i sound like Tom Waits.....Did you already listen to the CD I gave you? I hope you like it!!! I really enjoyed it to meet you! thanks! and hope to see you again someday!!!
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