November 30
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Massive Crowd Turn Out As A'sharo Milionea Is Buried
New Times
Hundreds of mourners turned out to pay tribute to the renowned comedian and musician Hussein Ramadhani Mkieti, whose remains were laid to rest in Muheza District, Tanga Region on... Read more »
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Old Musicians Regroup to Welcome Home Fellow
New Era
On hindsight, they might appear a bit long in the tooth but hearing them strumming through some cover versions of golden oldies during a rehearsal session is enough to convince... Read more »
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Ongoro and Friends Rekindle Musical Vibe of the Katutura Community Hall
New Era
The Katutura Community Hall, the Mecca of music in years gone by, especially for the musical masses from Katutura who in the Apartheid era any venue in the centre of the City was a... Read more »
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North West Executive Council Supports Zero Tolerance Law Enforcement for the 60's Music Bash [press release]
SA Govt
The North West Executive Council (Exco) has expressed confidence with the zero tolerance traffic law enforcement and crime prevention operation plans that have been put in place to... Read more »
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Gospel Artist Plans X-Mass Show in Katima Mulilo
New Era
Gospel musician, Harrisen Matengu, who has been making waves with his first gospel album, Taha Utokena, is planning a X-Mass gospel show in Katima Mulilo for his fans. Read more »
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Young 'starlet' Savannah Warms the Stage for Sharon
New Era
A gutsy solo acoustic performance from the young and talented musician, Savannah Collins (18), who was the opening act for the Bank Windhoek Music Circle for the beautiful Sharon... Read more »
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It's Time for Elemotho, King of Africa's Music of the Time
New Era
There is one name that stands above the rest when it comes to African contemporary music in Namibia, and that name undoubtedly is Elemotho. Read more »
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Formula Band, Harare Files and Suzy Eises Feature At the Goethe Centre
New Era
The Formula Band who blends traditional Ovambo melodies and instruments with rock and reggae, give a live concert at the Goethe-Centre/NaDS tonight at half- past seven O'clock... Read more »
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Daughters of Glorious Jesus Launch Back2Back Concert
Ghanaian Chronicle
For more than 20 years of dedicated life of inspiring gospel music lovers in Ghana and across the world, the sensational group, Daughters of Glorious Jesus, have bounced back with... Read more »
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Shanel, Kwisanga and Kamanzi Head to Europe for Music Course
New Times
Songbird Ruth Nirere alias Shanel, and two other local musicians - Christian Kwisanga and Samuel Kamanzi - have headed to Europe to pursue a two-year music course. Read more »
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Just My Opinion End of Year Releases [opinion]
Namibian
OK I need to know, did I miss the meeting where all the Namibian artists gathered, and came to the consensus that every single one of them had to, by all means, release an album at... Read more »
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Ghanaian Chronicle
Over the years, Kwaw Kese has been known to thrill and entertain his fans with creative stagecraft and comic performances. Read more »
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Patricia Performs Live At Zenso
Namibian
Second runner-up of this year’s Battle of the Bands, Patricia Ochurus, will have a show at Zenso Lounge Bar on Friday, November 30. Read more »
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Korean String Quartet Bring Classical Music to Dar es Salaam
Daily News
FOR the first time ever, four young Korean classical musicians are scheduled to perform in Dar es Salaam on Friday. Read more »
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It's a Women's Affair At the Jazz Fest
The Herald
Jazz lovers will this week have the best of both worlds, when some of Zimbabwe's country's top female musicians descend on Jazz 105, the premier jazz joint in Harare for a... Read more »
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Madtraxx Goes Live At Blankets and Wine
The Star
This Sunday, rapper Madtraxx will be showcasing his musical skill on a live stage at the monthly Blankets & Wine festival to be held at the Leisure Gardens, Mamba Village. Read more »
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Weekend Buzz - Kyle Brand Launch and Uptown Listening Party
Observer
Don't miss a chance to meet and greet your favourite former Big Brother Star Game 2012 contestants. Keagan (Winner of Big Brother Star game 2012, South Africa), Seydou (Angola),... Read more »
November 29
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Lady Gaga - Not Much of a Fame Monster - Bans Photography at Shows [press release]
SANEF
The South African National Editors' Forum has noted with concern the complete ban on free news media photography at the Lady Gaga Concerts in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Sanef... Read more »
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Massive Crowd Turn Out As 'Sharo Milionea' Is Buried
Daily News
HUNDREDS of mourners turned out to pay tribute to the renowned comedian and musician Hussein Ramadhani Mkieti, whose remains were laid to rest in Muheza District, Tanga Region on... Read more »
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Gary Tight Music Icon in Making
The Herald
Some like to call him mufana waWillom while others prefer to call him mwana wa tight (Wilom Tight's son) but the upcoming afro jazz vocalist said he gets overwhelmed if you mention... Read more »
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Tipasa to Host Andalusian Music Festival
Magharebia
The 4th Maghreb Festival of Andalusian music begins next week in Algeria's Tipasa region, APS reported on Tuesday (November 27th). Performers from Tunisia, Morocco, Spain, and... Read more »
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Cîroc Vodka Gets a Fabulous East African Launch
Capital FM
CÎROC, one of the world's most sophisticated vodkas in the entire world was officially launched at the CÎROC mansion party over the past weekend. Read more »
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Namibian
Namibia Network of AIDS Service Organisations (Nanaso) in partnership with Zero Degrees will stage the 2012 World AIDS Day Music Festival, with the aim of bringing together over 10... Read more »
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Sniper Speaks Against Gender-Based Violence
The Herald
True to his other name 'Gweta Rinomirira Vakadzi', Sniper Storm spoke passionately against gender-based violence at the launch of the commemoration of 16 days against gender-based... Read more »
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The Herald
Talented and rising gospel artistes Lloyd Tevedzai will tonight leave for the UK for his maiden trip, where he is expected to stage three concerts before returning home in a week's... Read more »
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