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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.

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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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Vanessa Williams is known as the first black Miss America, a title that she was forced to relinquish. Fortunately, she was able to overcome the controversy and parlay it into a successful music and movie career. (africahit.com)

Tabi Bonney, born Tabiabuè Bonney, has been seen on VH1-Soul, MTV Jams, MTV 2, MTV U , MTV Africa, BET J, Music Choice, and Suckerfree MTV. His rap has a powerful message and he is proud to be from Washington DC. The son of a famous musician, Itadi Bonney, he couldn’t help but follow in the footsteps and pursue his love of music. Jamati caught up with him to discover what gives him the passion to do what he does. (africahit.com)

They were not in the finals of the Botswana Musicians Union (BOMU) President's Day Awards by fluke, Madd Doggs are amongst the most promising up-coming local groups. (AllAfrica)

One does not need a calculator or some form of scientific proof to know that Maxy's latest offering, Cherikwa, is a world-beater. Within a couple of days after its release the album had enjoyed massive airplay, blanketing the local airwaves with its rapturous tunes like Jwala jo and Maburu. (AllAfrica)

Luanda's provincial government on Wednesday reaffirmed that the musical legacy of Teta Lando "will represent a reflection and a tonic for the hard task of preserving and valuing the arts, culture and identity of Angolans". (AllAfrica)

As preparations for the much awaited TINAPA Invitational football fiesta hots up, the Managing Director of TINAPA Leisures and Business Resort, Mr Bassey Edem has promised Nigerians a special treat. (AllAfrica)

ZIMBABWE's hope of bringing the big prize home in the Mnet's Reality show, Idols lies in Eric Moyo who will face Uganda's Nicollette in the final this weekend. (AllAfrica)

ALL for a worthy cause. That just sums it up all when a record 15 musicians thrill multitudes during the Chitungwiza Central Hospital Benefit Concert scheduled for the Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex on Saturday night. (AllAfrica)

The remains of singer Alberto Teta Lando were buried on Wednesday at Luanda's Alto das Cruzes Cemetery, by the sound of Quimbemba" sung by Mário Gama. (AllAfrica)

Angolan rapper Big Nelo announced this Wednesday in Luanda that he will release 7000 copies of his latest promotional Maxi-single named "Karga", which will be available in stores this Sunday, after a sales and autographs signing session in Atlântico cinema gate, in this city. (AllAfrica)

Angolan musicians gathered this Wednesday morning at the main pavilion of Cidadela stadium, in Luanda, where in the presence of the Head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos, they paid tribute to the late singer Teta Lando. (AllAfrica)

Head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos, pays homage to Teta Lando and greets the mourning family (AllAfrica)

Jah Bless, a solo Gambian artist, on Friday, presented copies of her debut album called 'Joup' meaning Honesty to Mr Abdoulie Sallah, secretary to the Cabinet for the Gambian leader President Alhaji Dr Yahya Jammeh at a presentation held at the secretary to the Cabinet's office at State House. (AllAfrica)

ZIMBABWE has given birth to a sungura Michael Jackson in the form of Orchestra Mberikwazvo dancer, Darlington Chabata. (AllAfrica)

North-east Lunda Norte province shall be the next to host the "Caldo do Poeira" musical project, promoted by the National Radio of Angola (RNA). (AllAfrica)

The remains of Angolan musician Alberto Teta Lando, who passed away last July 14, in Paris (France), will be buried this Wednesday at Alto das Cruzes cemetery, in Luanda. (AllAfrica)

THE Bell Lager Pearl of Africa Music (PAM) awards regional launches came to a climax last Sunday at Colline Hotel in Mukono. (AllAfrica)

The MNET Idols talent search produced yet another shock after Trinah Chisanga - the clear favourite to win - was bundled out of the reality TV show last night having received the least votes of the three remaining contestants. (AllAfrica)

Survivor: Gabon - Earth's Last Eden is the upcoming seventeenth season of the CBS reality television series Survivor. (africahit.com)

The remains of renowned Angolan singer/songwriter Alberto Teta Lando, who passed away last week on July 14, in Paris (France), victim of cancer, have arrived this Tuesday in the country. (AllAfrica)

Vanessa Williams is known as the first black Miss America, a title that she was forced to relinquish. Fortunately, she was able to overcome the controversy and parlay it into a successful music and movie career. (AllAfrica)

In this exclusive interview with Art and Music Column, Pa Bobo Jorbateh talks about his musical career. The Brikama born artist also gives his opinion on the state of Gambian music and the way forward. (AllAfrica)

94.7 Highveld Stereo listeners will have to wait a while before they can start downloading music they hear on the airwaves onto their phones. The station announced today, Monday, 21 July 2008, that it will be postponing the launch of its music sales initiative to listeners as Sony BMG has withdrawn its consent. (AllAfrica)

Peter Mensah is a Ghanian actor who has appeared in several films including 300, Hidalgo, Tears of the Sun, Jason X, Harvard Man, Bless the Child and has made television appearances in Star Trek: Enterprise, Tracker, Witchblade, Blue Murder, Relic Hunter, Earth: Final Conflict, Highlander: The Raven and La Femme Nikita. (africahit.com)

The story of Miss Chioma Emekowa has once again brought to the fore, the trauma young talented women go through in their attempt to breakthrough in life. (AllAfrica)

The Jamaican sisters famous for their hit 'Love is wicked' will be in Kigali for the Pan-African Dance Festival (Fespand), due to commence on July 27. (AllAfrica)

After giving birth in France, Uganda's Iryn Namubiru is back with a song she has dubbed Nina Omwana. The artist has already started sampling her new hit to her fans. She was among the artists who performed at Jinja PAM award concert. Iryn flew out of Uganda some months ago to France where she lives with her European husband and she only just returned with a bouncing baby boy. But giving birth has not stopped her in any way in her music carrier as she has started giving out songs to her fans. The new song has started getting people's attention and radio stations in Uganda. (AllAfrica)

Some weeks ago, we highlighted some events, festivals and corporate jamborees that coming up as the year runs to a close. As you may recall, the 3rd annual ThisDay music and fashion festival was top on the list. The event which slated to hold in four venues on three continents with the this year theme "Africa Rising" aimed to revolutionise global perspectives on African issues, shifting focus from treating the symptoms to curing the diseases and projecting positive images of Africa by showcasing the renaissance of Africa's music, fashion and the arts, flagged off last week Friday in Abuja and proceed to Lagos on Sunday. (AllAfrica)

The Remains of veteran Angolan singer/sonwriter Alberto Teta Lando, who passed away last week on Monday, in Paris, victim of cancer, arrive Tuesday in the country. (AllAfrica)

Kunle Ayo, the Nigerian guitar wizard, who was the major draw card to the Winter Jazz Festival, thrilled the crowds that turned up at the Rainbow Towers on Friday night to watch him perform. (AllAfrica)

Eddy Remedy or Eddy Montana, whichever you prefer to call him, is the front-liner for the Remedies; that late 90s Hip Hop group famed for 'Shako Mo'. (AllAfrica)

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