Can Musicians Contribute to Peace in Africa?
To what extent are musicians or artists able to contribute to peacebuilding in Africa, especially given the dearth of good leadership on the continent, asks
Liesl Louw-Vaudran from the Institute for Security Studies.
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Africa:
Can Musicians Contribute to Peace?
ISS, 19 March 2014
In his latest music video, world-renowned Senegalese pop star Youssou N'Dour does what he does best. His song, One Africa, performed with vocalist Idylle Mamba from the Central… Read more »
Youssou N'Dour.
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Renowned musicians from across the African continent, including Youssou Ndour, Keziah Jones and Angelique Kidjo, performed at a 'Africa Celebrates Democracy' concert in the ... Read more »
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Tamikrest band merges the values of their timeless culture and sing for peace and reconciliation that enables them to draw attention to their troubled country. Read more »
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Africa:
Music Can Change the World
Africa Renewal, 4 December 2013
Do you ever listen to a song and find yourself moved so deeply you are almost in tears? Have you ever been to a live performance that turned your worst day into your best? Read more »