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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
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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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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)

Urban groovers have accused local radio station Power FM of ditching its 75% local content policy. (AllAfrica)

EAST and Southern Africa Mnet Idols winner, Eric Moyo will thrill local fans together with other Zimbabwean finalists of the talent show who were in the top 24 in a concert. (AllAfrica)

I have three subjects to discuss. The first is a warning. If Ian can hear that the musicians who performed on what is now called Heritage day were not paid, ba tlaa itse gore ke eng se se kgaotseng pela mogatla. (AllAfrica)

SAM Mtukudzi and Max Wild are spreading their wings in the Southern Africa region with their unique Afro-jazz. (AllAfrica)

Atong Arjok is a gorgeous Sudanese/American lady. At 5′ 9″, she is a favorite of LaCoste, Diane Von Furstenberg, and Catherine Malandrino, among others. She has been a model on Project Runway, been featured in a Converse campaign, and a Prescriptives campaign. (africahit.com)

Angolan musician, Barceló de Carvalho "Bonga", said recently in Luanda that the country's music has a melodic and rhthym quality that makes it enjoyable in Europe, in particular, and in the world in general. (AllAfrica)

Rwanda artists Josh Weaverbird has finished making the video of his new song Paulina. The song which was produced by Weaverbird himself at One Way Production studio has gained air play on East African radios and televisions. Weaverbird distributed the video to East African Television where it has played several times, Uganda's WBS TV and many different radio stations. (AllAfrica)

The "loud" youth radio station, YaRona FM, will be celebrating its ninth anniversary on August 30. The radio station's bash will be hosted at Orange Farm in Oodi. (AllAfrica)

Two half-brothers. Two different countries. But one home-land they are now trying to conquer. Meet Big Sylla and Afro Mess. (AllAfrica)

URBAN grooves talented rapper Alicious Musimbe aka Maskiri has introduced a new taste in his new album to be released soon by collaborating with a talented Congolese musician Armada aka Welly Pelo. (AllAfrica)

JAZZ lovers in Bulawayo will now get first class township jazz in their backyard following the launch of the Amakhosi Jazz Club in the city recently. (AllAfrica)

THE guests' faces at the new exhibition hall at UMA Showgrounds last Thursday told it all. A mixture of anxiety, joy and disappointment reigned as an official from Ernst&Young, an auditing firm, read out this year's Bell Lager Pearl of Africa Music (PAM) Awards nominees. (AllAfrica)

Little known but talented dance groups set alight the stage at the weekend during the Jibilika Dance contest held at the 7 Arts Theatre. (AllAfrica)

Johannesburg Stadium was rocked by South African artists and Gauteng locals who gathered on Saturday to celebrate Madiba's 90th birthday. (AllAfrica)

It is true that American crooner Mario was not at the first ever Nigeria Music Video Awards. It is true also that the plans to bring one of Bobo Marley's children to the even didn't succeed. (AllAfrica)

Alex Okosi, helsmanman for the Pan African entertainment network, MTV Networks Africa, has never been happier. Right before his eyes, one of the most sagacious projects embarked upon by his company is unfolding. Okosi is even more excited to secure the understanding of international telecommunications giant, Zain. (AllAfrica)

Top Ibo born music artistes Obiora aka Obiwon , Mr Kool, Dat Nig.g.a Raw, and Illbliss (aka Dat Ibo Boy) are pooling talents for a good cause. Headlining this year's Now Muzik's annual Rhythm Riot Tour, they will go on the road through-out the south-eastern zone of Nigeria, not to just spread the word of peace, love and unity, but to also advise young Ibo kids to Stay In School and finish their education . (AllAfrica)

Anita Baker was one of the definitive quiet storm singers of the '80s, with her classy, refined brand of romantic soul. Baker's voice gifted with a strong, supple alto was influenced not only by R&B, but jazz, gospel, and traditional pop, which gave her music a distinctly adult sophistication. (AllAfrica)

JAZZ music becoming more popular with Ugandan music aficionados. Gone are the days when great Ugandan jazz musicians were starved for work. (AllAfrica)

An artist never really finishes his work; he merely abandons it, French poet Paul Valery put it. To place it into context, Richard Kawesa has for sometime shelved his rather hidden talent, as an artist. Yet something about him reveals the arty way he does his things - the ideas and all. (AllAfrica)

DIVERSITY in musical genres makes it such that different people have different tastes. You and yours may be content with Bebe Cool. However, there is a group of more discerning listeners. (AllAfrica)

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