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Kalimba Music

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Kalimba Music
Founded1996 (1996)
FounderMaurice White
GenreR&B, jazz
Country of originUnited States
LocationSherman Oaks, California
Official websitewww.kalimba-music.com

Kalimba Music is an American record label. The company was established in 1996 by musical artist Maurice White (frontman of Earth, Wind and Fire). Kalimba Records is currently based in Sherman Oaks, California.[1][2][3]

Overview

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The record label was originally launched in 1996 as Kalimba Records and based in Santa Monica, California.[1][2] During 2003 the label changed its title to Kalimba Music and moved to Sherman Oaks in Los Angeles. At the label is a recording studio known as Magnet Vision which's there from its inception.[4][5] Kalimba Music has also featured Earth, Wind & Fire and jazz artists such as Paula Atherton and Adam Hawley upon its roster.[6][3][7]

References

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  1. ^ a b Newman, Melinda (August 31, 1996). The Beat. Vol. 108. Billboard Magazine. p. 13.
  2. ^ a b Miro, Peter (August 17, 1996). The Rhythm. Vol. 59. Cashbox Magazine. p. 8.
  3. ^ a b "Kalimba Records". Kalimba Music.com.
  4. ^ Trias, Mike (July 4, 2003). Artist Activity. R&R Magazine.
  5. ^ The Beat. Vol. 20. The Mix. 1996. p. 200.
  6. ^ "Kalimba Music: Credits". allmusic.com. Allmusic.
  7. ^ "Legendary Earth, Wind & Fire Founder Maurice White's Newly Relaunched Label Kalimba Music Gets More Great News". Yahoo.com. Yahoo.