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Meet the artists of Afropop South by Southwest showcase
On Friday, March 15, at the Palm Door in Austin, TX, Afropop is hosting its first ever South by Southwest showcase, presenting six artists from across the African continent. If…
Habib Koite will perform in St. Paul on March 9 but not with Bassekou Kouyate
Bassekou Kouyate and his musicians were scheduled to join Habib Koite for two shows at the Vieux CarrГЁ in Saint Paul on March 9 but Kouyate and his group have…
Mali’s Habib Koite and Bassekou Kouyate to perform in Saint Paul
One of Mali’s most renowned musicians and great guitarists, Habib Koite, makes a return visit to the Twin Cities on March 9, albeit to a venue less familiar with many…
Soweto Gospel Choir takes home another Grammy
The Soweto Gospel Choir took home the Grammy Award for “Best World Music Album”, for their latest album ‘Freedom’, which they released in September 2018. The 61st Grammys ceremony took…
Mavin Records and Kupanda Holdings announce partnership
Lagos-based music label, Mavin Records, has joined in a multi million dollar investment partnership to create more opportunities for African music. The new venture will be called Mavin Global, a…
Oliver Mtukudzi dies at 66
Courtesy AfroPop The African music community was shocked yesterday to learn of the untimely death of one of the continent’s greatest musicians, Oliver “Tuku” Mtukudzi of Zimbabwe. In his 66…
Angelique Kidjo: I have a feeling of breathing that lifts me up in Minnesota
Like a stone skimming across the surface of the waters, songstress of Benin and Africa, Angelique Kidjo, will skate across the City of Lakes as she tours the States from…
Netflix to add African originals
Erik Barmack, Netflix’s vice president of international originals has announced that in 2019 the streaming giant will order original series from Africa to add to its international originals list that…
Oscars 2019 shortlist has Black Panther
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Monday announced the shortlists for nine Oscar categories. This is the first time the Academy has released all of its shortlists…
Nigeria tops Apple’s A-list of African Music for 2018
Apple this week released its first ever A-list of African music. The 49-song list is a hit list of music popular in the continent with all of the songs collectively…
United Nations lists reggae music as ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage’
UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, has addedВ reggae to its list of cultural institutions worthy of protection and preservation. Each year, UNESCO adds to its Representative List…