They’re back, TKZee in the area…………..
The wait is over and yes, the speculations have been confirmed–TKZee is back. This five time South African Music Award winning trio has returned , but who is TKZee?
TKZee is a legendary South African Kwaito music group that consist of Zwai Bala, Kabelo Mabalane and Tokollo Tshabalala. This trio is one of the most important elements in South African music history. I mean you cannot talk about the history of South African music without mentioning TKZee. » Read more…
Iyadede: A musical vessel’s sacred and spiritual journey with sound!
Join me as walk you through the journey of one of today’s most trail-blazing Rwandan-born but NYC-based African artist, Iyadede. A musical vessel who’s spirit you can’t help but fall in love with, she shares her life’s journey with us.
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SALIF KEITA: La diferrence
Today’s marks the release of Salif Keita’s new studio album, ‘La Difference, The Difference’, one of his most anticipated album . The course behind this album is to benefit a charitable foundation that raises awareness against the Albino fight. Money raised from this album will go towards the pursuit of strengthening the support system for Albino and the changes needed to be made in support to give them the same treatment like other people and ending the discrimination towards them.
In a press release statement Salif Keita pledges all nation to support him in this ‘La difference’ quest by buying the album but not resulting to piracy and bootleg material. ‘La difference’ is a twelve trackalbum from Salif’s previously recorded tracks and a few new ones, some of the song are meant to be the listeners journey towards what it really means to be an Albino but mostly like Salif Keita’s work is known for, the album is a celebration for humanity and equality. Very moving ! » Read more…
Meet Africa’s Jay-Z, Smalls
With 10 mix tapes to his credit, US-based Ghanaian rapper Smalls certainly is perfecting his rapping skills for a gradual emergence on the hip-hop scene. Born Joseph ‘Nakwesi’ Andoh in Worcester, MA, Smalls has been rapping since age 15 when he did his first ‘show’ at an outdoor battle of the bands showcase.
Smalls
Namibia grieves the passing of ones of it’s youngest crooners–Roger!
Namibian fans, friends and family have been hit with tragic news as they learn of the passing of one of their best R&B crooners in the game. News of Roger Itembu’s sudden death from a car accident alongside music producer, Julius “Eclipse” Spiegel who also died, came as a shock to the whole Namibian nation.
Roger Itembu
Spek Won African Hip Hop brewed in Toronto
Spek Won is a multi-talented Canada-based rapper and entrepreneur of Ghanaian origins, who says he is ready to show the world the true meaning of hiplife. And with the creative and amazingly beautiful video for his track, ‘Hiplife’, he may well be on his way to achieving that.
Spek Won
Celebrating Mama Miriam Makeba’s Legacy……..
How can any of us forget the day when tragic fall upon us, it was just a year ago when news of Mama Miriam Makeba’s passing shocked us all. I remember waking up to a community of mourners as news travelled about Mama Africa’s sudden death from a heart attack whilst performing in Italy. Reports said that after not barely half an hour of being on stage, Mama Africa’s heart took a toll on her and that’s when the tragic event followed, leaving behind a grieving nation.
Miriam Makeba
African Jazz Queendoms at their best…….
It is no secret that jazz music has grown to be a big part of the African music culture. Nowadays you can’t talk about African music without mentioning jazz music and the artists that keep it alive.
Amongst those jazz artists, there exists a a very important element of African Jazz music – the African jazz female artists. The women who keep it alive and celebrate it with all their might. Unfortunately, they don’t get their much deserved recognition. In celebration of all the female jazz artists who are doing it from they heart, including the late Mama Miriam Makeba, please join me in this musical jazzy- journey of intoxication by four of Africa’s most talented and well-loved female jazz artists. Don’t forget to share your views. » Read more…
Mulatu Astatke – Father of Ethio-Jazz
Mulatu Astatke is considered the father of Ethio-Jazz. Musically trained in London, New York and Boston, he combined jazz and latin influences with traditional Ethiopian music to provide a unique jazz style.
Mulatu Astatke
And the 2009 Channel O award winners are…………..
Carnival City was host to the 2009 Channel O awards bringing together a string of artists from Africa in celebration of the ‘09 Channel O awards. Hosted by Channels O’s very own Nonhle Thema , Lungelo and Kabelo and a list of performers which included Nigeria’s very own 2Face, Hip-Hop Pantsula, Bongani Fassie, the Umoja choir and Sound Sultan. Until next year firstly Jamati would like to congratulate this years winners which are listed below….
Best Male Video: DArey -Not the girl » Read more…
Canoe Quarterly Sets sail with GOAT Edition
Canoe Quarterly Magazine has set sail yet again with the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) edition which celebrates some of Africa’s original music icons and legends. Canoe 53 Sails showcases stories on fashion, beauty, home, lifestyles, sports and business; essentially highlighting the various dimensions of Africa’s progress, while paying homage to the continent’s strong heritage.
Canoe
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