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Namibia: Aly Keïta in Concert 3 Sep 2010, 2:34 pm
"I want my music to be alive and energetic, full of hope and love, music that I can share with the public and through which the public and I can share our joy."
Namibia: Music Festival in Katutura 3 Sep 2010, 2:34 pm
All roads will lead to the Independence Arena in Katutura tomorrow for a massive music concert dubbed the 'Summer Sound Festival 2010', featuring the talents of some 20 artists, groups and other performers. The show starts at 10h00 and will run until 18h00.
Angola: Singer Edizila Organises First Show to Promote Album 3 Sep 2010, 11:16 am
Angolan singer Edizila organises Saturday her first show to promote her debut album entitled "Eu e Tu", at Atlântico cinema, in Luanda.
Namibia: Inspiration of the Angels 3 Sep 2010, 10:07 am
The combination of the Southern Youth Choir, Generations.com, Martin Luther High School and Omaruru Western Youth choirs resulted in divine providence. The combined group created a worship of deity with their peculiar cartel sound. Hearing such surpassing excellence in the highest degree turns the unappreciated into the truly appreciated with supreme admiration - the sound these choirs create is like an inspiration by the cherubs.
South Africa: Celebrating the Life of Gito Baloi 2 Sep 2010, 9:13 am
Tomorrow evening, Arts Alive stages a concert that brings his legacy to life again through re-imaginings of his compositions and new music from artists he worked with and influenced.
Namibia: The 'Swakopmunder Musikwoche' Goes Online 1 Sep 2010, 6:39 am
THE 'Swakopmunder Musikwoche' (Swakopmund's annual week-long music festival) is now on the web and therefore accessible to all.
Zimbabwe: Edith Katiji Releases First Album 1 Sep 2010, 5:13 am
One of the few female bassists in Zimbabwe -- Edith Katiji -- has unleashed her first album titled Utonga which means dawn.
Angola: Culture Minister Defends More Child Songs 31 Aug 2010, 2:40 am
The minister of Culture, Rosa Cruz e Silva stressed on Sunday in Ondjiva, southern Cunene province the need to create incentives so that more children get involved in the practice of child song in search of dedicated musicians in the future.
Angola: Suzana Carlos Wins 3rd National Child Song Festival 31 Aug 2010, 1:49 am
Child singer Suzana Carlos, 11, from Luanda province, Sunday won in Ondjiva, Cunene province, the 3rd National Child Song festival 2010, with a song titled "INAC".
Ethiopia: Duking It out with Dancing, Doggerels at Duka Azmari Bet 30 Aug 2010, 3:17 pm
Mandefro Kassa , a masinko player, enjoys accompanying Mimi Zenebe in a traditional song.
Zimbabwe: Akon Jets in This Week 30 Aug 2010, 8:52 am
Hip-hop star Akon is expected in the country on Thursday for his high-profile show at the National Sports Stadium on Saturday.
Angola: Black Fofas Band Releases Single 30 Aug 2010, 7:03 am
The "Black Fofas" band Sunday here presented and offered the single "Meus olhos choram" (My eyes weep) to children aged 10 or below.
Angola: Aleluia Releases Debut Music Album 30 Aug 2010, 5:07 am
The Angolan musician, Leopoldino Manuel Barro, also known as " Alleluia", released Saturday in Luanda his first album dubbed "Maca Grande", during a session that included sales and signing of autographs at the Independence Park.
Angola: Sumbe Music Festival Under New Directors 30 Aug 2010, 5:07 am
The 10th edition of Sumbe International Music Festival, "FestiSumbe", which will take place from September 17-18 in the capital of southern Kwanza Sul province, will go under a new entertainment production called "Sector 7".
Angola: Children Choirs Hold Festival to Celebrate President's Birthday 30 Aug 2010, 5:07 am
Eight children choir groups from various Christian congregations participated in religious song festival in M'banza Kongo, northern Zaire province, to celebrate the 68th birthday of the head of Angolan State, José Eduardo dos Santos.
Angola: Police Guarantee Security to R. Kelly Show 30 Aug 2010, 5:07 am
National Police from Luanda's Ingombota district division are in on stand-by to ensure safety and tranquillity to citizens floking to Coqueiros Stadium to watch the show of UD musician, R. Kelly, on Saturday.
Kenya: Gospel Singer Emmy Brought an Apt Message 27 Aug 2010, 5:43 pm
Taunet ne lel -- a new beginning -- was gospel musician Emmy Kosgey's message on Friday as Kenya welcomed a new constitution after a 20-year wait.
Angola: Walter Ananás Presents Maxi-Single in Huíla And Namibe 27 Aug 2010, 11:24 am
The singer Walter Ananás continues on Saturday and Sunday the presentation of his solo max-single entitled "Eu acredito no meu tempo", in Huíla and Namibe Province, according to the director LS Republicano, Fernando Republicano.
Angola: Kuduro Music Conquers Singaporean Children 27 Aug 2010, 11:23 am
Angolan athletes participating in Singapore Games showed dance steps of Kuduru during visits paid to some schools of that Asian country, where the popular style is s success among children.
Namibia: Afrikaans Folk Singer to Reveal His Mixed Origin 27 Aug 2010, 11:14 am
The thriving Afrikaans music industry in South Africa and Namibia is about to be shaken by a revealing autobiography of folk singer Randall Wicomb's mixed origin and the artist, who allegedly had his bread buttered on both sides during the apartheid years.
Gambia: Another Star On the Rise 27 Aug 2010, 9:03 am
Mo is another Gambian star currently doing great in world music scene.
Gambia: Whats On - Smokey Eyes New Album 27 Aug 2010, 9:03 am
One of The Gambia's promising hip-hop sensations, Batch Samba Gaye aka Smokey, is currently in the studio busy on his new album.
Tanzania: K-Lynn Deal Rumours a Scam 27 Aug 2010, 7:44 am
A week after the fall out between Ray C and her Kenyan promoters, it has been confirmed that word on the street suggesting that the diva had been replaced by another Tanzanian singer K-Lynn was pseudo.
Angola: Twenty Thousand Tickets for R. Kelly Show at Coqueiros Stadium 27 Aug 2010, 6:24 am
Events promoting company Step Models made available about 20, 000 tickets for the show of American R&B star R. Kelly, dubbed "Força Angola", happening on August 28, Saturday, at Coqueiros stadium, in Luanda.
Nigeria: I Never Thought I Would Be a Singer - Julietta 27 Aug 2010, 5:34 am
With the recent launch of her album titled 'Amen', Julietta Ethe, a lawyer by training has shown that her love for music is more than a mere pastime. In this interview with Reporter, Ovwe Medeme, she recounts her foray into the industry, the themes of her songs and why she took a break from banking for her current engagement. Excerpts:
Angola: Musician Canema Releases First CD in Bie 27 Aug 2010, 3:32 am
The singer Eduardo "Canema" will release on Saturday in the city of Kuito, central Bie province his first discography work entitled "Kwosi Yatundila Nguenda".
Angola: Singer Sacatuala Prepares Debut Cd 27 Aug 2010, 3:32 am
The Angolan musician "Sacatuala" said Thursday in Caxito city, northern Bengo province that he is preparing his first promotional single entitled "Tudo pela Teca", in the charge of cultural event company.
Zimbabwe: Leonard Mapfumo Releases Album 26 Aug 2010, 9:41 am
Last week on Friday was a grand day for young Leonard Mapfumo who launched his latest album, "The Journey", in Harare.
South Africa: Gwen Ansell - Jazz 26 Aug 2010, 9:40 am
WHEN you listen to Kyle Shepherd at Saturday's Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival concert at Newtown's Bassline, he could sound very different from any of the music he has on record.
Angola: Pastor águeda Elamba Releases Latest CD 26 Aug 2010, 2:49 am
The release of the second discography work of the pastor Águeda Elamba is scheduled for next December, the Gospel singer told Angop in Namibe.
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