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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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The emcee of the night, Elizabeth Pamela Acaye went through the night's star performer's achievements. "She performed at Nelson Mandela birthdays twice and she was the only female African performer at the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize concert. (AllAfrica)

MTV Networks Africa announced the contenders for the first ever MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA). (AllAfrica)

CELEBRATED international music star Miriam Makeba a.k.a Mama Africa, says she will keep singing as long as her body can allow her. (AllAfrica)

Although other children like Florence Nabukeera and Blessed Queen have composed songs before, Maureen Ayebare is the first to compose a full music album. On July 12, she launched her music album at her school. A music album is a number of songs put together in one CD. (AllAfrica)

MAGIC SYSTEM & THEIR BAND ARRIVING   TO JFK AIRPORT AT 12 NOON ON THURSDAY OCTOBER 9 2008 (africahit.com)

Tunis, October 10, 2008- The Carthage Acropolium, located on the hill of Byrsa where Dido is said to have first settled in 814 BC, will host a classical music festival which will attract some of the most interesting musical groups of the moment. (AllAfrica)

THE Imagine Afrika song writing competition run by ZBC radio as part of the continental broadcasting initiative to combat HIV and Aids was won by Andrew Maramba, a 20-year-old art student from Bulawayo currently residing in Chitungwiza. (AllAfrica)

Phura has withdrawn from the annual Sanlam/NBC Music Awards, his company, Welwitchia Music Production, has announced. (AllAfrica)

Come 1st of November, in what could be seen as the first November festival of its kind the capital has ever seen, Windhoek comes alive with a big party when it hosts South Africa's mbaqanga music giant, the Soul Brothers. (AllAfrica)

This year, the ninth annual Metro FM Music Awards has a new host city - Tshwane - having dazzled Durban and Port Elizabeth over the past few years. The 2008 awards, which will take place at an as-yet-undisclosed location in the capital city on Saturday, 29 November, were launched earlier this week, coinciding with Metro FM's 22nd birthday celebrations. (AllAfrica)

He was precise and didn't mince words when the issue of piracy was brought up. (AllAfrica)

Looking good and fresh, he's returned with his dreads now neatly locked in a cuter way. A member of the defunct Plantashun boiz trio and a music star by every definition, Chibuzor Oji, aka Faze, has been in the music game for no less than a decade. (AllAfrica)

Miriam Makeba, the empress of African music will headline the Kampala Jazz Festival at Speke Resort Munyonyo this evening. (AllAfrica)

Patience pays, an adage says, and with a growing interest in world music, contemporary musicians are at last getting their share of limelight. (AllAfrica)

Tusker Lager has joined the team organising the Kampala International Jazz Festival due to take place this weekend. (AllAfrica)

The Kora awards are back and a couple of Ugandan musicians are representing the country in this year's edition. (AllAfrica)

On Sunday, Agip Motel in Mbarara was dressed with Moonberg Lager banners, posters and placards; in fact, one could wonder if it was a Moonberg Beer launch. (AllAfrica)

Musician Joseph Mayanja, popularly known as Jose Chameleone, yesterday denied reports that his injuries might have been caused by a beating he sustained over a drink-driving incident while in Tanzania. (AllAfrica)

A kwaito treat awaits revellers this Saturday when Oskido jams for the first time at the Summer Pool Party. (AllAfrica)

Two youngsters and their group have released a first class album titled Babilonah Vs Generous. (AllAfrica)

DJ Sly, also known as Phenyo Ntshinogang, has released a scorcher of an album titled House Is My Life. (AllAfrica)

The WiPC protests the three-year prison sentence and exorbitant fine imposed on the well known singer-songwriter Lapiro de Mbanga (real name Pierre Roger Lambo Sandjo) on 24 September 2008 for allegedly taking part in anti-government riots. Mbanga is known as an outspoken critic of the government, both as a songwriter and an opposition party member. The WiPC fears that the sentence is connected to his critical lyrics and, as such, is in violation of his right to freedom of expression. It calls on the Cameroonian authorities to release Mbanga immediately and unconditionally. (AllAfrica)

WHEN Mr. Hush released his debut album, Hotter Than Ever, about three years ago, it was a total flop. None of the 12 tracks on it attracted the public. (AllAfrica)

THE orphans and neglected children of Kankobe Orphanage Home, in Mpigi district, have released a musical album. (AllAfrica)

He may not have released the biggest of hits this year, but 2008 could well be Bebe Cool's most successful year in his international singing career. (AllAfrica)

TOOLMAN'S best songs are always popular in nightclubs because they fit the clientele: rowdy and self-conscious. (AllAfrica)

THERE is this new gospel song that gets everyone asking about who did it. This is because there is something about the way it sounds that just blows your mind. (AllAfrica)

The town of Chitungwiza is set to roar into life when more than 15 gospel musicians clash during the inaugural Chitungwiza Central Hospital Gospel Music Fundraising Gala slated for Chibuku Stadium tomorrow. (AllAfrica)

An epic battle looms when top mass choral groups perform for the first time on one stage. (AllAfrica)

LEGENDARY music star Miriam Makeba, also known as Mama Africa, was due to arrive last evening ahead of a two-day jazz festival starting today. (AllAfrica)

THE Queen of local Gospel reggae, Florence Rukundo, recently took her musical status to another level at the launch of her album, Kuuma Endagaano at Hotel Equatoria. (AllAfrica)

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