Freshlyground to perform at Jammin Java
Freshlyground will be performing at the Jammin Java in Vienna, VA on March 21, 2013 at 7 p.m. This afro-fusion South African group have been impressing crowds since their formation in 2002.
Freshlyground (Photo: Freshlyground website)
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Remembering Moses Taiwa Molelekwa
Remembering who?? I am sure that is what most people may ask, but for those in the know, the ones who truly love music, there is a short pause of silence taken.
Video Thursday: Lira – Hamba
This is a beautiful song by South African singer, Lira. ‘Hamba‘. Basically the song is saying, enough is enough. Even if you leave me, I will not cry for you.
Lira
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Sauti Sol release new video
Sauti Sol is a Kenyan band that has been performing professionally since 2005.
Band members, Bien-Aime Baraza, Willis Chimano, Delvin Mudigi and Polycarp Otieno met in high school and were inspired from Fadhili Williams, Daudi Kabaka, Salif Keita and Lokua Kanza.
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Yvonne Chaka Chaka: A musical icon
Mention the name Yvonne Chaka Chaka, and people are likely to think of songs like ‘Umqombothi’ (featured in the opening scene of the 2004 movie ‘Hotel Rwanda’, ‘I’m In Love With A DJ‘, and ‘I’m Burning Up’.
Brenda Fassie, the renegade who spoke for the people
Brenda Fassie was the kind of woman you didn’t forget. Her wild and independent style helped her make a name for herself, and allowed her to become a familiar voice and face for the disenfranchised in South Africa. as the anniversary of her birthday comes up (November 3, 1964), we would like to remember who she was.
Popularly known to her fans as MaBrr, she started her musical career as a young girl, singing for tourists while her mother played the piano. She later went on to join the group, Joy, then became lead singer for the group Brenda And The Big Dudes. She had her son, Bongani, with one of the musicians in the group.
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Yvonne Mwale – Sings from poverty to fame
Yvonne Mwale’s tale is one that may make you pull out a handkerchief and dab your eyes. The daughter of Honorable MP, Michael Mwale of Zambia, and singer Jelita Mwanza, her life seemed like it would be a charmed life.
Ludacris rocks Ghana!
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American rapper, Ludacris left Accra begging for more when he thrilled fans at the Vodafone 020 Live concert on Saturday with a medley of hit songs, from a career spanning across ten years. With an energetic performance which saw the rapper interacting with the fans on several levels, the auditorium of The Dome reverberated with over one hour of back to back hits.
Africa’s Best compete for 2012 MOBO Awards
Some of Africa’s finest artistes such as Sarkodie, Amadou & Mariam , Cabo Snoop ,Camp Mulla, D’Banj , Fally Ipupa, Fatoumata Diawara, P-Square , Spoek Mathambo, and The Very Best have been nominated for Best African Act in the 17th edition of the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards slated for Saturday, 3rd November at the Echo Arena in Liverpool.
Nhatty Man and Betty G gear up for first ever U.S. appearance
When you think of Ethiopian music, you often think of traditional music, usually sang in Amharic. Nhatty Man and Betty G will change your perception of that.
Muthoni the Drummer Queen releases new video
Muthoni the Drummer Queen, known for her rather eclectic rap/song style, has released a new video, heralded by some to be quite innovative. Released with great fanfare at an exclusive screening at the StarFlix Cinemas – Prestige Plaza in Nairobi, Kenya.
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