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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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A bid by musicians to team up with the taxman in the fight against piracy flopped on Wednesday. (AllAfrica)

The Way, a Bindura-based Afro-Jazz outfit, charmed its way to the national finals of the Music Crossroads with a polished act in a tightly-contested combined Mashonaland West and Central provinces final in Chinhoyi. (AllAfrica)

New kid on the block, Melodias Chenjerai-Taderera and her group - The Joyful Melodies - unveiled a debut eight track gospel CD album amid pomp and fanfare at the annual Methodist Church Women Conference held in Glendale last week. (AllAfrica)

She bears a flower tatoo on her left arm just below the shoulder, a sign of love and freedom and her music also tells the story of love and companionship. (AllAfrica)

NOT that many people showed up for the first concert by US-based jazz singer Omega Bugembe-Okello. But that was their loss, as we listened to one of the sweetest voices to come out of Uganda. (AllAfrica)

BIG is big so the latest adage from Bebe Cool goes. Well, was his Omunene album launch at Hotel Africana's Commonwealth People's Space worth it? (AllAfrica)

Celebrated Ugandan musician Michael Ross held a successful show on Saturday at the National University's main auditorium, thrilling revellers who had waited for the show that was delayed for three hours. It has now become a culture, a detestable one at that, for musical shows to be delayed for one reason or another. (AllAfrica)

Bebe Cool who launched his album "Omunene" last week brought in different artists from East Africa to applaud his launch but failed to bring in American Dance Hall artist, Sean Kingston as the plan was before. (AllAfrica)

We know him as one of the best artists Rwanda has ever produced. (AllAfrica)

It is one of the most forward-looking initiatives ever to hit the Nigerian entertainment industry. Reason: The artistes who are being given a lifeline on the Zain-MTV 'Advance Warning' platform are those whose career has taken off but are yet to gather enough momentum to send them off to a flying start. (AllAfrica)

Zain Group and American Music Cable Television network (MTV), have revealed plans to turn upcoming Nigerian music artistes into super stars, through a newly created platform, Zain/MTV Advance Warning. (AllAfrica)

Zain Nigeria, and American Music Cable television network, MTV, have revealed plans to turn upcoming Nigerian music artistes into super stars, through a newly created platform, Zain/MTV Advance Warning. (AllAfrica)

He barged in on us with upsetting lyrics yet he's remained in the spotlight untarnished for years now. To remain endeared to millions in different parts of the globe inspite of being down-to-earth and controversial in lyrics, you need the skills of Ruggedman and the personality of Michael Ugochukwu Stephens. (AllAfrica)

Talented hip-hop artiste, Mudiwa says he has made up with his musician cousin, Tia, after what was promising to be an ugly row. (AllAfrica)

After publicly voicing his concerns about not receiving credit for his contribution to Kanye West's hugely popular "Diamonds from Sierra Leone", Sierra Leone-born, US-based hip-hop artist Chosan has finally resolved his dispute with producer/artist Kanye West and his management team. The parties have resolved the issue for an undisclosed amount and full credit, making Chosan one of the very few African hip-hop artists to be platinum certified for his work. (africahit.com)

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)

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