Should the Gods deem me worthy of fatherhood, I have vowed to some day name my first daughter, ‘Morenike’ (moe-re-knee-ke).The name ‘Morenike’, in Yoruba means ‘I have found one to cherish’ and is usually bestowed upon a much sought after female child. Taken from my sophomore album ‘ADESIJI’, the song …
Award-winning Gospel Recording Artist TolumiDE Preps Dynamic New Project, My Love Artist’s Debut CD Delivers Strong, African-Inspired Cuts With Lead Single “My Love”. TolumiDE (pronounced toe-LU-mee-day) is on the cusp of becoming a household name in gospel music. In a world of cookie-cutter artists, TolumiDE breaks barriers and …
ICY Public Relations Secures Debut International Recording Artist AiRis for 2010 Media and Public Relations Representation Debut International RecordingArtist AiRis is the newest addition to the African Music Industry New York, NY, May 07, 2010 –(PR.com)– Continuing its efforts of being the public relations liaison between African Fashion and Entertainment …
Producer and DJ, Richy Pitch moved from UK to Ghana, West Africa and took on the challenge to record an LP which drew on his many musical experiences during his stay. His goal was to record with local stars and talent and fuse the classic sound of Ghanaian music with …
SOMI RELEASES THIRD ALBUM “IF THE RAINS COME FIRST” ON OBLIQSOUND ON OCTOBER 13
When Somi was growing up, her mother told her that the rain, ever unpredictable, could be as much a blessing as a challenge. The blessings might come before the rain, or they could come after – it’s all in the timing, she said.
Word is circulating out there about this fine vocalist from South Africa, recording artist Zamajobe & the recent release from Sony Music called, “ndoni yamanzi”. An open letter of soul music from the urban settings of South Africa. Beautiful music according to the (11) song samples the staff here from …
Maverik Sounds proudly presents Mavo Solomon’s debut release, iSiGiDiMi. The literal translation of the word ‘iSiGiDiMi’, is ‘Important Message’. Mavo Solomon explains: “When I was writing these songs, I was always amazed at how homogeneous the music mix in our country is. The writing is all the same, and robs …
South African Trumpet Legend Hugh Masekela Celebrates His 70th Year with New CD and U.S. Appearances Phola, his 35th as a Leader set for March 16th National Release An icon in jazz and a hero in his homeland, South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela is in classic form on Phola, …
SOUTH AFRICAN SINGING LEGEND MIRIAM MAKEBA DIES Legendary South African musical treasure and GRAMMY Award winner Miriam Makeba has died. One of Africa’s best known voices and a champion of the fight against apartheid, Makeba died of a heart attack after a performance in Italy. She was 76. Makeba fell …
Live – Ladysmith Black Mambazo For more than three decades, the story of Ladysmith Black Mambazo has been just as much about physicality and choreography as it has been about brilliant vocal harmonies. For this GRAMMY-winning a cappella group that merges South African music and dance traditions with Christian messages …
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