Kae Sun out with ‘Lion On a Leash’
Canada-based Ghana-born singer/songwriter/poet, Kae Sun’s much anticipated album; ‘Lion on a Leash’ has finally been released through Urbnet/Fontana North. The album release was marked with a release party on October 6th at Lula Lounge, Toronto and this would be followed by a Hamilton album release Concert October 15th at The Casbah.
Christine Vaindirlis- A tribute to “Mama Africa”
London-born, Johannesburg-raised, Milan-trained and New York-based singer, composer and arranger, Christine Vaindirlis is a true globetrotter who’s remarkable journey has always seemed to find its way back to the land that first stole her heart, South Africa. Christine is an artist who has had a profound impact in the many facets of the music industry, from being the co- founder of Ubuntu Entertainment; a composer for Deepa Grooves, a New York House Music Label; an assistant manager at Guitar Center; and a Production manager for JSM, a prestigious music production house also in New York City. Adding together her string of connections to the music industry its no wonder she is still present and still going strong.
Paying tribute to Africa’s most influential Jazz musicians, Christine is wrapping up the work on her soon to be released debut album, “Dance Mama”; a tribute album to the legendary musicians who paved the way for artistry include Hugh Masekela, Abdullah Ibrahim, Mahotella Queens, Robbie Jansen and the late Mama Miriam Makeba. The most important element of the album is the concept of Ubuntu, a very important word amongst the African culture which means “humanity”. It also means to be considerate, respectful, helpful and trustworthy to those around you. » Read more…
Nneka Egbuna takes one for team Africa at the 2009 MOBO awards
This past Saturday Glasgow, SECC became home to numerous artists and fans from all different walks of life as the Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) awards took place, crowning the 2009 winners. Launched in 1996, the MOBO awards are an embrace to urban music in Europe and one of the most popular nominee categories is the “Best African Act” category which, in the past, has seen the likes of Batman Samini and 9Ice walk away with the award. This year taking one for team Africa was non either than Nigerian-German hip-hop/soul singer and song writer, Nneka Egbuna.
Nneka Egbuna
Tribe X Entertainment Offers Free Mixtape Download
Tribe X Entertainment is dedicated to sharing the best in African entertainment with the world. Their latest mixtape, Green October, promises to be one that will get your feet moving, get your party started, and provide a wonderful selection of contemporary African music.
Green October Volume II
Laura Izibor – From My Heart To Yours
Born to a Nigerian father and a Irish mother, Laura Izibor is the second youngest of five children, a self taught pianist, singer, producer, arranger and a song-writer who sails from the outskirts of Dublin, Ireland.
Goapele – Milk and Honey
It has been four years since Ms Goapele’s last album, “Change it all“ from which the world got to fall in love with the number one single, “Closer”. This Oakland, California- based South African songstress took some time off to give birth to her first child and indulge herself in uninterrupted family time. Now back by popular demand, Goapele is back and running things with a new single entitled, “Milk and Honey“. » Read more…
Meet Noisette’s Shingai Shoniwa
Born Shingai Elizabeth Maria Shoniwa, she is a Zimbabwean native who grew up with a single mother in South London and is best know as the front woman for the UK-based Indie Rock band, the “Noisettes.The “Noisettes” is a three-piece band consisting of Dan Smith on lead guitar/vocals, Jamie Morrison on drums, and Africa’s very own Shingai Shoniwa on Vocals/bass guitar. With years of music experience but only three years of being together as a band, “Noisettes” is already making big waves both in the UK and the USA. Recently the band performed on the Wendy William’s show in promotion of their self-titled album, “Noisettes“.
Iyanya – Love Truly
West Africa’s Project Fame winner, Iyanya, is not only a very handsome gentlemen with a body so ripped it has female fans heart’s pounding, and guys jealous. » Read more…
P-Square has done it again!
This Nigerian sensational duo has done it again! Paul and Peter Okoye, famously known as P-Square, have released a new album titled “Danger” and, as we know, the boys delivered. Their energy and love for their craft and, more importantly, their fearlessa to ability to experiment with their craft, can be heard in this new album.
Blu3, Fally Ipupa To Rock the MAMAs
The MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) promises to be even more exciting this year than it was last year with several exciting performers slated to on the performance roster.
Blu3
African Hiphop Meets Democracy
Nomadic Wax, a fair-trade international hip hop label as well as film, music, and event production company has launched another thought provoking and insightful look into the role hiphop in African politics following the success of their film, ‘Democracy in Dakar’
This time they are out with ‘Democracy in Burundi’ and ‘Big up GB’, two mini-mixtapes focusing on youth and equality in Burundi and Guinea-Bissau. » Read more…
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