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Ivory Coast's Sur-Choc now available after appearing in FIFA Street soundtrack

Some may question why most define East African music in terms of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania but the reason is because of the three countries’ colonial roots and how since the 60s artists have been sharing their artistic abilities across the three borders.

Coco Mbassi releases a Live Tour DVD!!!!

A stone's throw away from the Empire State Building, The Yankees, Madison Square Garden, Broadway and Lincoln Center, the greatest collection of steelbands outside of the birth place of the art form (Trinidad and Tobago) exists and thrives. Pan in New York CD series captures the best.

Dr. Djobi propels the rhythm on "Skin" - the new CD by Mecca Bodega.

Nomadic Sounds is a series of music specials bringing you the best of
the world's undiscovered and underground sounds from around the Globe

After years of being in the background of what is considered African music, the Afro-Urban phenomenal has taken root in East Africa.

Adjiri Odametey is a musician from Ghana who plays atmospherically compact and compositionally sophisticated world music. The music is captivates through the natural ability of Adjiri Odametey to combine the stylistic impulses of West Africa in his compositions. He transforms his traditional roots into an individual sound environment with virtuosity.

Reine Pelagie, after a number years ansence from the stage and world of music, is making a comeback in Abidjan,the capitol of her native country Côte d'Ivoire.

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Yes, finally African artists can look beyond a mere tokenism for their hard work as MTV Networks plans to launch an African version of its signature annual music awards. We no longer have to scramble for a single award at the MTV European Music Awards (EMA). (africahit.com)

Popular musician Tecumseh Roberts was executed by Samuel Varnii, the deputy leader of the defunct INPFL, the head of the former warring faction Prince Johnson said. (AllAfrica)

Angolan musician Paulo Flores will perform in Lubango City, southern Huila povince, in a gala that is part of the cultural programme of Nossa Senhora do Monte (Our Lady of the Hills) festivities. (AllAfrica)

Kansaikou Numukunda Darboe, aka Chess, is another Gambian youngster working to develop his music career. (AllAfrica)

Jali Kebba, aka Young Jaliba has described his current tour of Europe as a successful musical adventure as he had the chance to make contacts, as well as promote African culture to that part of the world. (AllAfrica)

A Harare-based music firm, Last Trumpet Sounds, conceived last year by upcoming music ace Owen Phiri, has spawned two talented gospel musicians - Justice Mapfumo and Stewart Chimanga - who are poised to scale dizzy heights if their albums get the marketing they deserve. (AllAfrica)

IF rumours are anything to go by, then singer Bobi Wine, might soon be on his way to being not just the first artiste, but first Ugandan to own a personal chopper. (AllAfrica)

IF you thought you were done hearing crazy stage names, you are wrong. See, part of a stunt to make a grand entrance on the music scene, besides catchy songs, is an outlandish name and Original Papyrus, is the latest entry. (AllAfrica)

JUDE Thaddeus Byansi, a Lubaga Cathedral-based Catholic artiste has released an eight-track album of gospel music. (AllAfrica)

The relationship between local music producers, Chilly Segona and Tex Ramogobya, has gone sour and on Tuesday morning Segona found himself in the streets with his belongings after the former kicked him out. (AllAfrica)

HE may not be a household name in the music industry, but Lemmy Cool as an artiste is quite known. Since he released Nakupenda Sana in 2004, his stature has continued to rise. (AllAfrica)

After their popular hit "Arasharamye", a song that captured a lot of attention of the local and regional airwaves, the Kigali Boyz Group (KGB) has signed a collaborating deal with MTN Rwanda, a mega telecommunications company in Rwanda. (AllAfrica)

Singer Cristo José Pombal "Cristo" will make debut appearance at the national music-hall with the release next October of "Astros da minha vida", Angop learnt in Lubango, Huíla province, from the author of "Ngaxi". (AllAfrica)

With a clean shaven head, an all-white outfit - oh yes, down to white shoes - Wilson Bugembe looked every inch an angel. Dazzling and joyful, the celebrated gospel icon unmasked his expected deep, but soft voice: "I am excited, a bit nervous." (AllAfrica)

Mesach Ssemakula is quick to explain his music fall last year and the quick recovery this year with Mummy Nzize and Nyimbire Omutanda. The two songs from a nine-track album released early this month at Dick Productions silenced critics. (AllAfrica)

Mulago Hospital's pleas for more facilitation are getting attention from unlikely quarters. (AllAfrica)

The sixth Bell Pearl of Africa Music (Bell PAM) awards nomination list is out. The list released last Thursday at Lugogo showground left many not as happy as they came. (AllAfrica)

Talented Afro-jazz diva, Dudu Manhenga will this Saturday hold her debut in a series of family shows dubbed Solo Encounters with Dudu Manhenga at the Zimbabwe College of Music at Coutauld theatre. (AllAfrica)

Culture Spears, Botswana's foremost traditional group, has sold double platinum with their Kulenyane DVD. (AllAfrica)

Botswana Musicians' Union (BOMU) has postponed its executive committee elections. (AllAfrica)

Disco musician, Bisto Maunge, is a shy man, but his sense of humour is appalling when it comes to composing music. (AllAfrica)

United States-based R&B and gospel group Dru Hill is expected to tour Zimbabwe late this month, Standardplus reports. Tichafa Matambanadzo, popularly known in showbiz as Tich Mataz, told revellers at the recently held Heroesplush that the group was expected to arrive in this country on August 30. (africahit.com)

Gospel sensation Bethany Pasinawako has revealed that her much-awaited new album will be released this week. (AllAfrica)

The twice PAM Award winner for best female artist Queen Ally has said that she is working tirelessly to shoot music videos for her debut album. (AllAfrica)

Peter Miles. Will he represent Uganda at the awards? (AllAfrica)

PASTOR Wilson Bugembe is one of a few Ugandan gospel artistes who have successfully penetrated both the secular and gospel music markets. (AllAfrica)

Hundreds of youth from some 13 mainly Catholic churches in the Kenyan capital showcased their talents in gospel music and other performing arts during an annual daylong concert on Saturday. (AllAfrica)

K'Naan ( Somalian Rapper) : From Mogadishu to Mos Def (africahit.com)

The singer at one time dived into the crowd to get closer to his Ugandan fans, but by the time he got back to the stage he realised that his right hand had been badly cut and was oozing blood. (africahit.com)

The Angolan veteran singer, Prado Paim, Monday in Luanda pledged to release his new compact disc soon, to meet the public demand, especially his fans that have been pressing him into making this project come true, ANGOP learnt. (AllAfrica)

United States-based R&B and gospel group Dru Hill is expected to tour Zimbabwe late this month, Standardplus reports. (AllAfrica)

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