2010 Winter Jazzfest
With more than five years of i’ts running, the Winter Jazz Fest has become a profound annual event that jazz music lovers look forward to. Brought to you by “Boom-Boom Productions, the winter jazz fest this year will take place on January 8th and 9th in NYC,taking over multiple venues at the West Village including (Le) Poisson Rouge, Kenny’s Castaways, Zinc Bar, Sullivan Hall and Bitter End.
Like the other years, the winter jazz fest has an exciting line up of Jazz artists from all different walks of life which include New York-based Somi; Accidental Brothers Dance Band International featuring Samba Mapangala; Baptiste Trotignon; Ben Allison; Bitches Brew Revisited; Carmen Consoli Elettra; Chelsea Baratz; Chris Dave Trio; Dr Lonnie Smith; Elliott Sharp’s Terraplane; Eric Lewis; Lionel Loueke; and a whole lot more. » Read more…
In the spirit of the new year, courtesy of Banky W ft Naeto C, Eldee, Dbanj, 9ice and Muna, Happy New year!
In the spirit of the new year and all that it brings with it, I couldn’t think of any better way to kick start the year than in high and positive spirit. I pray for balance, love and wisdom as you all grow-forward in life, and thank you for being part of the Jamati family as we continue to strive to raise the African flag up high.
Now in the spirit of the new beginnings, with courtesy of Banky W’s new single titled “Lagos Party“, featuring Naeto C, Eldee, Dbanj, 9ice and Muna, I urge every one to de-stress themselves from all life’s drama and use the music to let yourselves go and be free. » Read more…
The Spirit Of Fela Kuti on Broadway
The musical Broadway sensation Fela! is the hottest ticket in New York City streets; as this one of a kind dancing extravaganza pays homage to the life of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. As one enters the doors of the Eugene O’Neill Theater you are leaving the environment of tall New York City skyscraper buildings for about three hours and entering into the famous Shrine.
Fela
K’naan’s ‘Waving Flag’, is the official anthem for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
Somalian-born Mr International hip-hop superstar K’naan’s song ,’Waving Flag‘ from his album “Troubadour” has been selected as the official 2010 FIFA World Cup anthem.
K'naan
Premiering: Sade’s long awaited single – ‘Soldier of Love’ off her new album
The wait is over, as today marks the premier of Sade’s first single from her up-coming album, “Soldier of Love“, due for release February 8th 2010. The “Soldier of Love” single was written by Sade along side longtime collaborators Andrew Hale, Stuart Matthewman and Paul Spencer, and was co-produced by Sade and Mike Pela.
Sade - Soldier of Love
Meet producer Selasi ‘The African Kid’ Duse
Atlanta-based, Ghana-born Selasi Duse is a musical talent well noticed for incorporating a lot of diversity into his music. Now sporting the Moniker ‘The African Kid’, Selasi traveled all over Africa as a child, setting foot everywhere, from Cameroon to Nigeria, and Malawi to South Africa. His journeys around the world enabled him to pick up different music influences, and he incorporates a lot of elements from these cultures in his work.
Selasi Duce
Naija’s newest R&B sensation: Femi – ‘Never Felt a Love’
Allow me to introduce to you one of Naija’s newest R&B crooners, Femi, a Nigerian-born and US-based R&B singer and song writer. Already being compared to great US crooners like Tyreis, Femi is raising the bar with his music, the quality, the texture, his voice. The creativity of his artistry is truly amazing and refreshing.
This Stevie Wonder-, Marvin Gaye-, Michael Jackson-, New Edition-, Usher-, Joe-, Black Street-, and Jodeci-inspired crooner is the hottest thing on the air waves right now although he is still unsigned. Sources have revealed that record labels are battling it out to see who will bring him on-board. » Read more…
Sade: SOLDIER OF LOVE
Although full details of this Nigerian native’s long awaited album has not been released yet, excitement gripped the hearts of Sade’s fans upon the announcement of her sixth studio album release date. ‘Soldier of Love‘, the title of her long awaited album, is set to be released February 8th 2010, worldwide.
Sade-Soldier of Love
Wale: ‘Attention Deficit’
Born Olubo Waleed Folarin, better known by his stage name as Wale, a Nigerian-American and a Washington D.C based hip-hop artist signed to Allido records/Interscope. Wale has just released his first studio album titled ‘Attention Deficit‘, which features the likes of Jazmine Sullivan, Pharrell Williams, Chrisette Michele, Melanie Fiona, K’Naan, Lady Gaga, and Gucci Mane.
‘Attention Deficit‘ is a fourteen track album courtesy from production by Cool & Dre, 9th Wonder and Mark Ronson. The tracks on the album include great hits like ‘Mamma Told Me’, ‘Let it Loose’, ‘World Tour’, ‘Diary’, ‘Beautiful Bliss’, ‘90210′ and ‘Pretty Girls’. » Read more…
One Night Only: Alicia Keys 2009 World Aids Day Benefit Concert
Tonight live at the Nokio theatre in NYC, Alicia Keys will host a ‘One Night Only’ concert to benefit her non-profit organisation ‘Keep a Child Alive’. This one night concert will be streamed at 8pm EST live on Alicia Key’s You-tube channel: www.youtube.com/aliciakeyssme .
Keep a Child Alive is a non profit organisation founded by Leigh Blake and Alicia Keys herself, that is dedicated to providing providing life-saving anti-retroviral treatment, care and support services to children and families whose live has been affected by HIV/AIDS in Africa and India, by directly engaging the global public in the fight against AIDS. » Read more…
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…
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June 22 - 24, 2010
2010 Africa Business Conference and Trade Fair
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July 10, 2010
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March 22, 2010
A “Tribute to Mama Afrika: Miriam Makeba”
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July 14 - 17, 2010
Africa Fashion Week New York (AFWNY) in New York
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