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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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The Angolan musician Dionísio Rocha considered last Sunday in Luanda as "important and an added value" the holding of the infant/juvenile music contest dubbed "Canta com Blue nas Escolas". (AllAfrica)

GTV last week launched two more channels; Black Entertainment Television (BET) and the Afro Music l on its service. According to Daniel Kagwe, General Manager GTV Uganda Limited, starting from 1st December, the two channels will start airing following the launch of Discovery Channel on the pan African network which was launched in November. Both BET and The Afro Music Channel are targeted specifically for African market and will be premiering in Africa on GTV. (AllAfrica)

Ras Ngabo a.k.a. Gatera Ngabo is a lead singer with Rwanda's most prominent Reggae band- Holy Jah Doves and presents Reggae, Raggae and Raggae on city radio every Saturday afternoon. (AllAfrica)

Joanne Emi, a solo singer who has worked with the late Sonny Okosuns, Majek Fashek, Christy Essien Ugbokwe, Idris Abdulkareem and of late, Tee mac is set to launch her debut album titled New Day. (AllAfrica)

POPULAR singer and dancer Sandra Ndebele , who has scaled down on live performances, last week quashed rumours that she is pregnant. (AllAfrica)

SUNGURA artiste Tongai Moyo is scheduled to launch his latest album, Muridzi Wenyaya, at the Sports Diner in the capital on December 5. (AllAfrica)

At last, winners have emerged at the first ever MTV Africa Music Awards with Zain (MAMA) supported by Zain, one of the leading telecom operator in Africa and the Middle East at an event held recently at the Velodrome, Abuja, Nigeria. (AllAfrica)

Yeah, the Jamaican born Reggae master Shaggy is coming. And will be performing at Amahoro National Stadium, December, 13, said Amini Gafaranga, the MTN Rwanda Business Development Manager. (AllAfrica)

DAVID Chifunyise, one of the pioneers of the urban grooves music genre, says he deliberately put music aside to concentrate on developing a software which he says has the answers to most of the country's woes - including piracy, writes Richmore Tera. (AllAfrica)

The Angolan musician, Simini Ni Moyo, is releasing Saturday at Luanda's Lac's square, his first single, entitled "De volta a casa", said the singer Friday to Angop. (AllAfrica)

Miriam Makeba, the South African singer who wooed the world with her sultry voice but was banned from her own country for more than 30 years under apartheid, died after collapsing on stage in Italy. She was 76. (africahit.com)

The first-ever MTV Africa Music Awards held in Abuja, Nigeria delivered a heavily Afro-centric show and winners' list that has been welcomed by the continent's industry. (AllAfrica)

IF there were any awards for 'Making the best music in Uganda', Gospel artistes would get the lion's share. And one such artiste would be Joe Kahirimbanyi and the Qwela. (AllAfrica)

KABALE town will be the best place to visit this Saturday as youth gospel singers, led by Justus Muhwezi, converge at Little Ritz to preach to the residents through a musical show dubbed 'Kabale Sees God'. (AllAfrica)

OF late, questions have been asked why award-winning sungura musician Alick Macheso always holds his homecoming let alone farewell shows mostly at three venues -- Pamuzinda Highway Xscape Park, Chitungwiza Aquatic Complex and the Harare Gardens. (AllAfrica)

Barbed wire singer Prince Tendai Mupfurutsa has urged fellow musicians to plough back into the communities they come from and support the needy. (AllAfrica)

NASCAM, the Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music, was burgled earlier this month, resulting in a delay in the payouts of royalties to local musicians. (AllAfrica)

Some of Botswana's best DJs are expected to rock the copper mining town of Selebi-Phikwe this month end. The event is a build-up to the 2008 World AIDS Day, which will be commemorated in Selebi-Phikwe on December 1. President Ian Khama will be the guest of honour. (AllAfrica)

The Botswana music industry is facing serious challenges and possible takeover by international musicians, who have huge marketing budgets. (AllAfrica)

OVER 15 artistes will this Saturday hold a concert to send a strong message on the dangers of violence against women. (AllAfrica)

GROUP AVALON is composed of two brothers who are of Swedish and Congolese origin. (africahit.com)

Thierno Diallo lives in New York City's borough of Queens and shares Obama's African roots. Diallo thinks Obama will make a better president than McCain, but feels Africans can't rely just on his help alone. (africahit.com)

Once again, Ennajma Ezzahra perched on the magic hill of Sidi Bou Said will resonate with the melodious sound of great music. (AllAfrica)

The latest album of the Angolan musician Matias Damasio entitled "Amor e festa na lixeira", leads the list of the most wanted and sold CDs in Luanda's record shops. (AllAfrica)

The Ekibbiitu Ky'abakyala concert which took place at Prayer Palace, Kibuye, last Sunday showcased feminine power. (AllAfrica)

AS a singer, Rockamilley is yet to make a serious impact on the local music scene. But as a performer, the singer and TV presenter is a joy to watch, as those who turned up for his concert at Theatre La Bonita last Friday can testify. (AllAfrica)

Some voices leave an indelible print in our memories, such was the case of the great Tunisian singer Saliha. Fifty years after her untimely death at 44, her native town El Kef, located in north western Tunisia will remember Saliha with a rich cultural program which includes musical performances as well as a conference on her art given by renowned music specialists. (AllAfrica)

Boyz II Men, who have been touring the world all year to support their latest album, "Motown" have confirmed their tour of Tanzania and Uganda on their website. (africahit.com)

Things are heating up ahead of the first-ever MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) as more artists sign onto the bill of performers. Charismatic R&B star Kelly Rowland will be jetting into Abuja, Nigeria on 22 November to perform on stage at The Velodrome, Abuja alongside South African rockers, Cassette, and Nigerian soul diva, Asa. (africahit.com)

New anti-crime song calls on S Africans to fight crime. Local musicians, in partnership with the Gauteng Department of Community Safety, released the song on Monday which aims to draw people's attention to crime. (AllAfrica)

Anabel Mobile, the latest entrant into the telecommunications industry in Nigeria, has signed a mega Music and Video deal with Storm Records. (AllAfrica)

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