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Mali Group, Tinariwen, earns top music honor
A Mali music band has emerged as the most inspiring and rewarding musicians of the past 12 months, beating the likes of Kings of...
Soweto Gospel Choir: A brilliant representation of South African Life
The Soweto Gospel Choir performed for the first time in Paris between the 4th and 7th of November at the Théâtre du Châtelet. With...
This is it: A morbid marketing tool or a final tribute to Michael Jackson?
This is it , a recently released documentary dedicated to the memory of the late “King of Pop”, is above all made for...
Egypt: Beyonce stirs political and religious debates ahead of concert
If there is one thing that could unite the muslims and Christians of Egypt, it is unlikely to be the raunchy dress style of...
Seckou Keita Quintet – Gig Review
Clutching her walking stick, 80 year-old Audrey Federa from Worthing, scuttles to the front of the small Italianate-style church in Brighton, and starts girating...
Beyonce, Maxwell and Keri Hilson Lead the Nominations for the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS SHOW
Hosted by Academy Award-nominated actors Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, the CENTRIC Special Will Also Feature Performances by Toni Braxton, Erykah Badu, Trey...
Soweto Gospel Choir
With its unique blend of purely South African songs and international gospel songs, the Soweto Gospel Choir has seduced the entire world.
During their...
Brooklyn in the House! VH1 Brings Hip Hop Royalty Together at the 6th Annual ‘VH1 Hip Hop Honors’ Honoring the 25th Anniversary of Def Jam Records
Ashanti, Chrisette Michele, DJ Chuck Chill Out, DJ Clinton Sparks, DMX, Eminem, EPMD, Fabolous, Foxy Brown, Gym Class Heroes, DJ Jaycee, DJ Jazzy Jeff,...
Impempe Yomlingo: Mozart’s “Magic Flute”
In Finland, they are known as "Taikahuilu," in Hungry as "A Varazsfuvola," in Xhosa, one of South Africa’s official languages, it is "Impempe Yomlingo."...
Hip-Hop: An indelible influence on the English language
Language is the product of society. As a society changes, so does its language. One of the greatest signs of a changing language is...
Hip-hop: From urban Black and Latino youth culture to global influence
African-American and Latino teens with turntables and time on their hands in the 1970s invented hip-hop — a musical style born in the United...
Whitney Houston’s “I LOOK TO YOU” debuts at number 1 across the globe
Proving that it was well worth the wait, Whitney Houston's long-awaited album I Look To You debuts at No. 1 on several charts across...
Paris: TF Gospel Special Free Monday Lessons in September
TF Gospel cordially invites all and sundry to our free September Monday evening workshop. Gospel music lessons are held at the La Maison Paroissiale...
DJ $crilla Nominated for Best Album at 2009 Ohio Hip Hop Awards
Groundbreaking singer, songwriter and producer, DJ $crilla has been nominated for Best Album, "Me, Myself, and I" by the 2009 Ohio Hip Hop Awards....
Modern soul master MAXWELL to do live outdoor performance for CBS early show
Come to the CBS Early Show Studio Plaza to see a FREE live outdoor performance with Modern Soul Master Maxwell for the release of...
Mary Mary Named 2009’s Best Gospel Artist at Annual BET Awards
Mary Mary was named this year's Best Gospel Artist at the 2009 BET Awards ceremony held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles on...
Nashville in Africa: Unchaining Ghana’s Melodies
Everybody knows Ghana is blessed with gold, cocoa and now oil, but one of its greatest resources is still neglected and untapped: the creative...
Morocco: “Mawazine Festival”, Music and Tolerance
Kylie Minogue, Stevie Wonder, Warda Al Jasairia and Chab Khaled are among a long list of celebrities to take part in the star studded...
Bob Dylan, the black advocate
An emblematic music personality, Bob Dylan's works have had a huge impact on the American society. In the 60s and 70s, his songs denounced...
The revelation: Staff Benda Bilili
Staff Benda Bilili are like nothing you have ever seen or heard before. A group of paraplegic street musicians who live around the grounds...
Nigeria rakes in MTV African Awards
The Just concluded MTV African Music Awards saw Nigerian artists dominate the winner list. 11 Awards were given out on the night and 6...
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...