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Music star Youssou N’Dour to Take on Senegal President in Elections
January 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment
World-renowned singer Youssou N’Dour stirred up the battle for Senegal’s presidency today by announcing he plans to take on veteran incumbent Abdoulaye Wade in February elections. Revered in his home country as a music icon, it remains to be seen whether Mr. N’Dour can turn listeners into voters in a politically savvy country with well established parties and leaders, including a vibrant opposition. “Youssou N’Dour has the capacity to reach sections of the population, particularly among urban youth that some other... [Read the full story]
Kenyan Scene
Wachilia: Labor Day Weekend Special
August 3, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Next Wachilia: Labor Day Weekend 2011 Wachilia is a Swahili word that means “release” or “let go.” The Wachilia event is designed to help revelers “release” the daily stress of work, school, parenting and bills, among others. The event starts at 10:00 p.m. with non-stop African dance music all the way to midnight. Once it hits midnight, the format switches to a mix of Reggae, Old School, African Hip Hop and more African music. This means that there’s essentially two shifts. The first... [Read the full story]
Reggae Scene
New Bob Marley And The Wailers Video Raises Awareness Of East Africa Crisis
August 9, 2011 · Leave a Comment
The Bob Marley estate, Simon Fuller and Island Records founder Chris Blackwell globally released a new video for Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1973 song “High Tide Or Low Tide.” The video documents the East Africa Crisis that is affecting more than 9 million people dying of starvation. In one of the more poignant images, a mother draws a bucket from a well only to find it filled with dirt and not one drop of water. It’s fitting that this song from Bob Marley & The Wailers’ debut album would... [Read the full story]
Minnesota Scene
KE411 Newsletter
July 11, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Conglese-East African Concert Samba Mapangala, renowned African singer and composer who masterfully blends Congolese rumba and soukouss with East African benga and rumba sounds will perform at the Cedar Cultural Center on Saturday, August 13. Minneapolis will serve as the kick-off of his world tour for his just-released CD Maisha ni Matamu, Swahili for life is sweet. Samba Mapangala was born in Congo-DRC but moved to East Africa at a young age and spent most of... [Read the full story]
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New Bob Marley And The Wailers Video Raises Awareness Of East Africa Crisis
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