August 02
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Khizz Kicks Off Country Tour in Muhanga
New Times
R&B singer Khizz kicked off his country tour in Muhanga district on July 24, to promote his second album. The "Madamu" hitmaker took to the stage at Ahazaza Centre for the... Read more »
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Make a Date With Hugh Masekela and Zahara At Windhoek Jazz Festival 2013
Namibia Economist
The official countdown to the highly anticipated and biggest Jazz Festival in the country kicked off last week at the launch and artist announcement of the Windhoek Jazz Festival... Read more »
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Viypa's New Double Mix Tape to Shake Gambia's Music Industry
The Point
Young upcoming artistes are doing everything possible to develop themselves in music as well as take the country's music industry to the world. Read more »
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Inspirational Album-'Kora Dance' Finally Out
Daily Observer
The much anticipated inspirational album of Soto Koto Band entitled the 'Kora Dance' is finally out in the market. The album features-Jaliba Kuyateh, widely acredited as the master... Read more »
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Leadership
A look at him and you will agree that this disc jockey was truly born different. Born to a musically gifted Nigerian father and a Hungarian mother, DJ Sose has been immersed in... Read more »
August 01
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Let's Dance - Mokoomba Takes Tonga Music to the World Stage [music review]
ThinkAfricaPress
Drawing heavily on their cultural Tonga roots, Mokoomba's infectious rhythms, dancehall styles and soulful high notes are getting audiences on their feet. Read more »
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Maurice Kirya - the Mwoyo Visionary
Observer
A few years ago, the global soundscape was taken by storm when an Afro-spotting kid from Uganda ignited passions everywhere with his guitar and soulful lyrics. Read more »
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Ghanaian Chronicle
Becca's listening party could best be described as a time in her life of celebrating her 27th birthday as a young woman with beauty and great talent which adds meaning to the... Read more »
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Jon Germain Breaks Performance Record
Ghanaian Chronicle
Ever since he registered his name on Ghana's music scene, award winning TV anchor turned musician, Jon Germaine had been tormented by his decision to stay off the stage performance... Read more »
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Affaire De Citron At Jazz Ville
Observer
Saturday evening, music, fashion and poetry will come together at Jazz Ville bar and restaurant in Bugolobi in a show dubbed, Affaire de' Citron (French, for Lemon Affair). Read more »
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Olamide, Phyno Promise 'A Finale Before the Finale' in Agege
Premium Times
Two of Nigeria's hottest rappers, Phyno and Olamide, will meet at the 9th leg of Star Music Trek holding at LASU Museum in Agege, Lagos State, on August 3. Read more »
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Jah Prayzah Thrills At Joy Centre
The Herald
Contemporary musician Jah Prayzah had a good day in the office when he put up a good show at the newly opened Club Joy Centre in Glen Norah on Saturday night. The crooner, who... Read more »
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Singer Lemba Kuduro to Release Debut Album
ANGOP
The Angolan singer Lemba Kuduro announced on Wednesday in Saurimo city, north-east Lunda Sul province, the releasing on 28 August of his first CD entitled "Nanussotuela", whose... Read more »
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Lulas DA Paixão to Release New CD On August 17
ANGOP
The Angolan veteran singer, Lulas da Paixão, will release his second album entitled "Kuabite Muvu" on 17 August. Read more »
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Extra Kwazvose Thrills Fans in Kadoma
The Herald
KADOMA music fans were last week treated to a good show when the star-studded new kids on the block Extra Kwazvose gave an impressive performance at Kadoma Cold Storage Commission... Read more »
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Chiwoniso a Cultural Ambassador
The Herald
WHEN Chipawo staff and arts educators went to the funeral wake for Chiwoniso Maraire at her home in the Bluff Hill area of Harare, they paid their tribute to the mbira legend with... Read more »
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Ak 47, Edem Set to Bring Down the House
New Times
Ghanaian recording artiste Edem is set to grace the We Are One Beach Party at Tam Tam Beach Restaurant on Saturday, August 3. Read more »
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Mani Martin Organises Concert for Fans
New Times
One of Rwanda's leading artistes is organising a concert for his fans which will bring together a host of music genres. The show, organised by 25-year-old Mani Martin, takes place... Read more »
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Some Travel From Far Just to Talk Music
Daily News
WITH the exception of last year, Professor Barbara Lundquist from the University of Washington in the United States of America, has attended every episode of the International... Read more »
July 31
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Mutesasira Never Looked Back After Her First Cut [interview]
New Vision
Juliet Nalujja commonly known as Julie Mutesasira, is a gospel artiste, who has also composed love songs. She is married to Pastor Steven Mutesasira of Redeemed of the Lord... Read more »
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Club Music Awards 2013 Nominees List Out
New Vision
The Nominee list for the upcoming Club Music Video Awards was finally released this Wednesday at the Kampala Serena Hotel by Club Brand Manager Samuel Hooper flanked by officials... Read more »
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Evance Meleka Records Chipulumutso Chaphweka DVD
Malawi News Agency
Oneof the country's well known Gospel musicians Evance Meleka has recorded a new eleven track DVD from his album titled Chipulumutso Chaphweka. Read more »
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Lulu Double CD Launch Set for September
Malawi News Agency
Lilongwe based singer, song writer, musician, and multi-instrumentalist and producer, Lawrence Khwisa, popularly known as Lulu has set for September for a double CD launch of his... Read more »
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Bonga, Tito Paris and Kelly Silva At Angola Music Award Gala
ANGOP
The Angolan musicians Kelly Silva, Namanhonga, N'Soki & Nanutu, Bruno M, Bonga, Selda, Papetchulo and Cape Verdean artist Tito Paris are confirmed to participate in the gala of... Read more »
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Muzongué DA Tradição Programme to Honour Singer Calabeto
ANGOP
The Angolan veteran musician Calabeto will be honoured on Sunday (August 4) for his contribution to the valorization, divulgence and preservation of the national music style of... Read more »
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