Kalimba Music is an American

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. The company was established in 1996 by musical artist

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(frontman of Earth, Wind and Fire). Kalimba Records is currently based in Sherman Oaks, California.

Overview

The record label was originally launched in 1996 as Kalimba Records and based in Santa Monica,

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. During 2003 the label changed its title to Kalimba Music and moved to Sherman Oaks in

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. At the label is a recording studio known as Magnet Vision which's there from its inception. Kalimba Music has also featured Earth, Wind & Fire and jazz artists such as

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and

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upon its roster.

References

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