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Miriam “Mama” Makeba : The passing of an African legend
One of South Africa’s celebrated singer Miriam "Mama" Makeba has died. Makeba died in Italy overnight aged 76 after...
Islam takes Hip Hop to another dimension in West Africa
Hiphop and Islam – to western ears, the two seem like they have to be at odds. It’s true that orthodox Muslims are generally...
Cesaria Evora cancels her summer tour in Europe
The Cape Verdian Singer, Cesaria Evora has cancelled her european tour which was to begin end of this month in France, for health reasons.
According...
Sophia Nelson sings Jazz
Sophia Nelson was born in Ghana, where the local music -- high-life -- is directly related to Caribbean calypso and Cuban rhythms. This could...
Seun Kuti follows Fela’s steps
You probably know Fela Kuti and his son Femi. Well now you will have to take count of Seun, the new prince of Afro...
Leona: first british artist to Top US charts with debut album
Leona Lewis’ debut album “Spirit” was released on November 9th 2007.
She was signed in the US by J Records boss Clive Davis who also...
Erykah Badu : New Amerykah Part One (4th World War)
Erykah Badu is known for her neo-soul tunes as much as her extravagant style, both in her music and the eccentric clothes she wears....
Janet Jackson equals Madonna with top ten albums on US charts
March 15th, Janet Jackson’s 10th studio album "Discipline" hit the top of U.S. charts. The 41 year old singer actress now equals Madonna in...
Mozambican and six others win environmental prizes
A Mozambican musician, Feliciano dos Santos, is one of this year's winners of the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize.
A statement from the prize jury, received...
Duffy : Debut album Rockferry tops UK charts
Duffy's first LP Rockferry has topped UK charts obtaining positive reviews that have won her a comparison with Dusty Springfield herself considered one of...
Estelle & Kanye West’s “American Boy” 3 weeks on top of UK charts
Estelle’s voice is known to go from sweet in her slow songs to a powerful London accented rap flow as she combines several styles...
Luxland, bringing “Soul Mate”
A Plainfield, New Jersey transplant by way of The Republic of Cameroon - the meaning of Luxland’s very name speaks of his destiny as...
Sean Kingston, the kid singing for ladies
Sean Kingston, the 17 year-old Miami born, Jamaica bred artist, is not just a new face in popular music; he’s accomplished the rare task...
Damian Jr Gong Marley “welcoming people to Jamrock”
When “Welcome To Jamrock” erupted onto airwaves and blew apart iPods halfway through 2005 it came as a shock to some—but not to Damian...
Fela Kuti by Rikki Stein, manager and friend
Fela was sweet; perhaps not an adjective that would normally be used to describe this tornado of a man, but Fela was sweet to...
Daby Toure’s tough life
Daby's story goes back two generations and has a fairy tale beginning. Once upon a time, there were four brothers who lived in a...