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21Mar2012

Music from the US – Moby

Posted in Electro, Dance and Co., Indie, Jazz, Funk, Soul, North America, Pop, United States by afriquan

This is one of my favourite songs from Moby’s sixth album 18.

Listen to Why Does My Heart

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20Mar2012

Music from South Africa – Amampondo

Posted in Africa, South-Sudan, World, World Music by afriquan

Amampondo, one of Nelson Mandela’s favourite groups from Langa township outside Cape Town South Africa, celebrated their 25 years of making music with their first ever music video.

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14Mar2012

Music from Cape Verde – Lura

Posted in Cape Verde, World, World Music by afriquan

Lura’s compositions are based on traditional Cape-Verdian music and influenced by African and contemporary Western Music.

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14Mar2012

Music from the US – Bobby McFerrin

Posted in A Capella, Beatbox, Street Music, Jazz, Funk, Soul, United States, World by afriquan

From the virtuoso American vocalist and conductor. This ten-time Grammy Award winner is well known for his unique vocal techniques and singing styles.

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11Mar2012

Music from South Africa – Siphokazi

Posted in Folk, South Africa, World, World Music by afriquan

The name Siphokazi Maraqana has become synonymous with soulful sounds, poignant lyrics and sophisticated Afro-chic style. Her vocals are deeply seeded in isiXhosa tradition.

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11Mar2012

Music from the Netherlands/US – The Foreign Exchange

Posted in Electro, Dance and Co., Netherlands, Rap/Hip-Hop, United States by afriquan

The R&B-hip-hop duo is composed of US rapper/singer Phonte and Dutch producer Nicolay.

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9Mar2012

Music from South Africa – Busi Mhlongo

Posted in South Africa, World, World Music by afriquan

Video from the late diva of ‘maskandi’ music, live recordings in France and Germany (1997 and 1999).

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9Mar2012

Music from France – Les Nubians

Posted in France, Jazz, Funk, Soul, Rap/Hip-Hop, World by afriquan

Here’s Temperature Rising from the Grammy Award nominated duo composed of sisters Hélène and Célia Faussart from Paris, France.

 

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2Mar2012

Music from Nigeria – P.Square

Posted in Jazz, Funk, Soul, Nigeria, Pop, World by afriquan

P-Square are a Nigerian R&B duo composed of twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye.

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2Mar2012

Music from South Africa – TKZee

Posted in Pop, Rap/Hip-Hop, South Africa, World Music by afriquan

TKZee is a South African “kwaito” music group formed by three school friends, Tokolo Tshabalala, Kabelo Mabalane and Zwai Bala.

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