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Lucky Dube
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Lucky Dube, ⋆ 3 Aug 1964 in Eastern Transvaal, South Africa; ₫ 18 Oct 2007 in Rosettenville, Johannesburg Gauteng (murdered), was South Afr… read moreLucky Dube, ⋆ 3 Aug 1964 in Eastern Transvaal, South Africa; ₫ 18 Oct 2007 in Rosettenville, Johannesburg Gauteng (murdered), was South Africa's top reggae artist. He started with local popular music as mbaqanga. He switched to reggae in 1983. He was by then Rastafarian. He played roots regg… read more -
Ibibio Sound Machine
94,064 listeners
Fronted by British / Nigerian vocalist Eno Williams, London based Ibibio Sound Machine combine elements of West African highlife, disco, p… read moreFronted by British / Nigerian vocalist Eno Williams, London based Ibibio Sound Machine combine elements of West African highlife, disco, post-punk & psychedelic electro soul. Folk stories, recounted to Eno by her family as a child i… read moreFronted by British / Nigerian vocalist Eno Williams, London based Ibibio Sound Machine combine elements of West African highlife, disco, post-punk & psychedelic electro soul. Folk stories, recounted to Eno by her family as a child in her mother's South-Eastern Nigerian Ibibio language f… read more -
Nduduzo Makhathini
15,114 listeners
Every generation has its own leading lights. For the current generation of South African young jazz musicians, pianist, and composer, Ndudu… read moreEvery generation has its own leading lights. For the current generation of South African young jazz musicians, pianist, and composer, Nduduzo Makhathini stands as a key torchbearer. It’s useful to note the refreshing virtuosity with whic… read moreEvery generation has its own leading lights. For the current generation of South African young jazz musicians, pianist, and composer, Nduduzo Makhathini stands as a key torchbearer. It’s useful to note the refreshing virtuosity with which the 34 years old jazzman articulates a decidedly spiritual… read more -
King Sunny Ade
54,883 listeners
King Sunny Adé (Sunday Adeniyi, born 1946) is by far the most popular performer of Nigerian Jùjú music. With his band, King Sunny Ade and H… read moreKing Sunny Adé (Sunday Adeniyi, born 1946) is by far the most popular performer of Nigerian Jùjú music. With his band, King Sunny Ade and His African Beats, King Sunny Ade became an international star across Africa during the mid-1980s, … read moreKing Sunny Adé (Sunday Adeniyi, born 1946) is by far the most popular performer of Nigerian Jùjú music. With his band, King Sunny Ade and His African Beats, King Sunny Ade became an international star across Africa during the mid-1980s, touring and gaining a significant audience in the United Sta… read more -
Lhasa
158,464 listeners
Lhasa is a name of at least two acts: 1) The performing name of Lhasa de Sela (1972-2010), who was a Canadian singer of Mexican and Jewish … read moreLhasa is a name of at least two acts: 1) The performing name of Lhasa de Sela (1972-2010), who was a Canadian singer of Mexican and Jewish descent. Born in Big Indian, New York, she grew up in the United States and Mexico, and moved to … read moreLhasa is a name of at least two acts: 1) The performing name of Lhasa de Sela (1972-2010), who was a Canadian singer of Mexican and Jewish descent. Born in Big Indian, New York, she grew up in the United States and Mexico, and moved to Canada when she was twenty years old. After the success of h… read more -
Bongeziwe Mabandla
34,975 listeners
Bongeziwe Mabandla is a South African singer and musician. He has created a matchless Afro-folk sound over which his soulful voice delivers… read moreBongeziwe Mabandla is a South African singer and musician. He has created a matchless Afro-folk sound over which his soulful voice delivers in both Xhosa and English. Influenced by artists like Tracy Chapman, Simphiwe Dana, Jabu Khanyile… read moreBongeziwe Mabandla is a South African singer and musician. He has created a matchless Afro-folk sound over which his soulful voice delivers in both Xhosa and English. Influenced by artists like Tracy Chapman, Simphiwe Dana, Jabu Khanyile and Oliver Mtukudzi, his sound has a rhythmically grass-roo… read more -
Alpha Blondy
305,083 listeners
Alpha Blondy (born Seydou Koné on January 1, 1953 in Dimbokoro, Côte d'Ivoire) is a reggae singer. He is a major star in West Africa. He has played with The Wailers. He studied English at Hunter College in New York, and later in the… read moreAlpha Blondy (born Seydou Koné on January 1, 1953 in Dimbokoro, Côte d'Ivoire) is a reggae singer. He is a major star in West Africa. He has played with The Wailers. He studied English at Hunter College in New York, and later in the Columbia University American Language Program. Alpha Blondy… read more -
Lhasa de Sela
163,347 listeners
Lhasa de Sela (1972 - 2010), also known under the moniker Lhasa, was a Canadian singer of Mexican and Jewish descent. In 1985 at age 13 when her parents separated, Lhasa, her mother and her sisters settled in San Francisco where Lhasa started singing in a Greek cafe. She included Spanish language… read more -
The Funkees
78,399 listeners
The Funkees were a rock band from the east of Nigeria. All members were veterans of the Biafran War. They recorded a number of singles in … read moreThe Funkees were a rock band from the east of Nigeria. All members were veterans of the Biafran War. They recorded a number of singles in the 1970s for HMV and EMI Nigeria, before moving to London to record their debut album The Point Of No Return. View wikiThe Funkees were a rock band from the east of Nigeria. All members were veterans of the Biafran War. They recorded a number of singles in the 1970s for HMV and EMI Nigeria, before moving to London to record their debut album The Point Of No Return. View wiki -
Amanaz
141,263 listeners
Amanaz was formed in 1973 in Kitwe, Zambia. Their songs are in both English and their native language Bemba. Musically, they go in the same… read moreAmanaz was formed in 1973 in Kitwe, Zambia. Their songs are in both English and their native language Bemba. Musically, they go in the same direction as Blo, The Witch and Question Mark, but stoned with amazing fuzz guitar all over which… read moreAmanaz was formed in 1973 in Kitwe, Zambia. Their songs are in both English and their native language Bemba. Musically, they go in the same direction as Blo, The Witch and Question Mark, but stoned with amazing fuzz guitar all over which sounds like an African version of early Cream. View wiki