Gary Stewart is a writer who has lived and worked in Africa. His articles on African and Caribbean music have appeared in numerous publications including
The Beat, Option, and
West Africa. He is the author of
Breakout: Profiles in African Rhythm and
Rumba on the River: A History of the Popular Music of the Two Congos—for more information on the latter, visit <a href="http://rumbaontheriver.com/">rumbaontheriver.com</a>.
