May 18
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Hosiah Chipanga On Enigmatic Lifestyle
The Herald
AFTER more than three decades of churning out sungura tunes on a gospel tip tackling social ills in a biting and subliminal way, Hosiah Chipanga's personality has bubbled to the... Read more »
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Singer Puto Português Opens Unitel Festival At International Fair
ANGOP
The Angolan singer Puto Português opened last Thursday the second edition of the Unitel Festival, which will close this Saturday, intended to enliven the visitors and... Read more »
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Jaggari Performs in Los Angeles
Times of Zambia
IT was like taking the whole Zamrock music to Hollywood in the US, when Zambian legend and former Witch stuntman, Jaggari Chanda performed there before a capacity crowd last week. Read more »
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Fight Over Name 'Mbare Chimurenga Choir'
The Herald
Splinter groups of the popular Mbare Chimurenga Choir have taken each other to the civil court with each claiming ownership of the name. Read more »
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The Herald
HE travelled the length and breadth of Zimbabwe entertaining people. He is one of the country's celebrated composers and singers. The music history of the country cannot be... Read more »
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The Herald
New kid on the block Timothy Makuviri, known in the music circles as Timz Carter, is set to set the hip-hop scene ablaze with his eagerly anticipated new album entitled "Rap... Read more »
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The Herald
A LOT of people appreciate the art of fashion and design. Big names like Ralph Lauren, Allergra Versace, Dolce and Gabbana, Givenchy, Emperio Armani, Alexandra and McQueen are... Read more »
May 17
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Ouma Basement, Ohangla Musician Is Dead
The Star
Ouma Basement real name Charles Ouma, the Ohangla musician from Gem Ramula area in Siaya County has died aged 26. Read more »
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Amileena - My First Audience Was Outside My Bathroom
The Star
Singer Amileena has proved that every track she adds her voice to turns to gold. The former Tusker Project fame singer told Word Is that her first audience comprised of joggers on... Read more »
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Celebrity TV Chef Ali Said Mandhry Turns Musician
The Star
Renowned celebrity TV chef Ali Said Mandhry is now a musician, he has produced a hit track Life is a challenge featuring brother P. The track was recorded at Digital pictures and... Read more »
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Gambian Musician David Jatta Produces Rhythm
The Point
David Jatta, alias David Jee, has worked very hard to produce a rhythm dedicated to children dubbed the 'All One Rhythm'. Read more »
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We Deserve the Award - We've Worked for It - Radio
New Vision
Singer Mowzey Radio of the Goodlyfe Crew has said that not only is it fitting for the dynamic duo to be nominated as the Best International Act; Africa 2013 in the upcoming BET... Read more »
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Inner Circle Arrives, Promises Mega Show
New Vision
Jamaican reggae group Inner Circle arrived in the country last night at 11.00pm ahead of their concert tomorrow Saturday at Jinja Nile Resort. Read more »
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Gambian Hip-Hop Star Waxing Stronger in Scandinavia
Daily Observer
A rising Gambian-Swedish based hip-hop rapper is currently blazing like wild fire in most Swedish cities reports reaching What's On indicates. Born Muhammed Faal but musically... Read more »
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Freadyman Working On New Album Changes Music Sobriquet to Jilani
Daily Observer
One of Gambia's undisputable international music stars is currently working on his new album, reports reaching What's On reveals. Freadyman, who is now based in Switzerland, is... Read more »
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Legends - - Spotlight On Daniel Lamou Jatta And the Sound of Akonting
Daily Observer
Daniel Lamou Jatta is a Jola scholar and musician from Mandinary village, Kombo North, West Coast Region who pioneered the research and documentation of the Akonting, a Jola folk... Read more »
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Gambia Braces Up for Titi Grand Concert
Daily Observer
The stage has been set and music enthusiasts in the country have since pulled their socks in anticipation for what is billed to be one of the biggest concerts ever. The Gambia... Read more »
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New Era
Groups in the Oviritje genre do not take of their business and it is time that they start to do this. Read more »
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Otjinate Readies Music for All Generations
New Era
The Oviritje music singer Otjinate, real name Kaurarere Kamahene, is set for a musical comeback and promised to make music for all generations. Read more »
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May 24 D-Day for World Music Day Registration
New Era
Artist can still register until Friday, 24 May, to perform in any of the participating towns on World Music Day, that is Windhoek, Swakopmund, Oshakati or Keetmanshoop. Read more »
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To Propose or to Suggest, That Is the Question
Observer
"It was so romantic. We were at this classy restaurant, when the room went silent and then soft music propelled him to one knee and he popped the question." Read more »
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The Herald
Peter MOYO and his Utakataka Band will on Sunday night serenade fans at City Sports Bar, marking the return of the young crooner to Harare. Read more »
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Singer Yuri DA Cunha Performs Show Ahead of Capital Cities Assembly
ANGOP
The Angolan musician Yuri da Cunha is expected Thursday in Praia city, Cape Verde, to perform a show at 10:00 pm on the sidelines of the 29th General Assembly of the... Read more »
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Catete Hosts Soiree Music to Mark Africa Day
ANGOP
The Recreational Culture centre António Agostinho (CCAANeto) in Catete locality, Luanda, will hold on 18 May a soiree of sacred music to welcome Africa's Day (25 May). Read more »
May 16
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Ghanaian Chronicle
Tema-based sensational music duo R2Bees has been nominated for the 2013 Black Entertainment Television (BET) awards. Nominees for this year's awards were released Tuesday. Read more »
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