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Tarika Sammy
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Tarika Sammy was formed by Samoela Andriamalalaharijaona in 1983 in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. The group had a floating lineu… read moreTarika Sammy was formed by Samoela Andriamalalaharijaona in 1983 in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. The group had a floating lineup (tracks by some versions appear on compilation albums) until 1991, when Tina Norosoa Raharimalal… read moreTarika Sammy was formed by Samoela Andriamalalaharijaona in 1983 in Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. The group had a floating lineup (tracks by some versions appear on compilation albums) until 1991, when Tina Norosoa Raharimalala and her sister Hanitra joined as singers. This arrangement… read more -
Tarika
27,829 listeners
A vocal, string, and percussion ensemble from Madagascar, and "Madagascar's greatest export". Tarika, "The Band" … read moreA vocal, string, and percussion ensemble from Madagascar, and "Madagascar's greatest export". Tarika, "The Band" in Malagasy, is led by two sisters, Hanitra and Noro. The rhythms are catchy, the music lively and… read moreA vocal, string, and percussion ensemble from Madagascar, and "Madagascar's greatest export". Tarika, "The Band" in Malagasy, is led by two sisters, Hanitra and Noro. The rhythms are catchy, the music lively and ideal for dancing to. Some of the music has a political mes… read more -
Tshala Muana
23,665 listeners
Tshala Muana (May 13, 1958 - December 10, 2022) was a singer from the Democratic Republic of Congo. She began her career as a dancer for t… read moreTshala Muana (May 13, 1958 - December 10, 2022) was a singer from the Democratic Republic of Congo. She began her career as a dancer for the great Zairian singer Abeti Massikini, practising "mutwashi" dances from the Kasai reg… read moreTshala Muana (May 13, 1958 - December 10, 2022) was a singer from the Democratic Republic of Congo. She began her career as a dancer for the great Zairian singer Abeti Massikini, practising "mutwashi" dances from the Kasai region. In the 80's she began performing as a singer. Sh… read more -
Judith Sephuma
18,371 listeners
Judith Sephuma Growing up in Polokwane (formerly Pietersburg) in South Africa's Limpopo Province, Judith knew that she wanted to be a … read moreJudith Sephuma Growing up in Polokwane (formerly Pietersburg) in South Africa's Limpopo Province, Judith knew that she wanted to be a singer from an early age. After matriculating at Khagiso High School, she attended Johannesburg… read moreJudith Sephuma Growing up in Polokwane (formerly Pietersburg) in South Africa's Limpopo Province, Judith knew that she wanted to be a singer from an early age. After matriculating at Khagiso High School, she attended Johannesburg's legendary FUBA Academy music school in 1993, where she … read more -
Kandia Kouyate
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Kandia Kouyaté is a Malian jelimuso (singer, a female griot) and kora player; she has earned the prestigious title of ngara, and is sometim… read moreKandia Kouyaté is a Malian jelimuso (singer, a female griot) and kora player; she has earned the prestigious title of ngara, and is sometimes appellated La Dangereuse. She is from the town of Kita in western Mali. The town is known for l… read moreKandia Kouyaté is a Malian jelimuso (singer, a female griot) and kora player; she has earned the prestigious title of ngara, and is sometimes appellated La Dangereuse. She is from the town of Kita in western Mali. The town is known for love songs, which is the largest part of Kouyaté's reper… read more -
Sibongile Khumalo
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This South African Songstress was featured in the South African Music Documentary "Amandla!" Sibongile Khumalo is one of the lead… read moreThis South African Songstress was featured in the South African Music Documentary "Amandla!" Sibongile Khumalo is one of the leading ladies in the South African tradition of heavenly voices. She has an excellent album titled &q… read moreThis South African Songstress was featured in the South African Music Documentary "Amandla!" Sibongile Khumalo is one of the leading ladies in the South African tradition of heavenly voices. She has an excellent album titled "Live at the Market Theatre", which is a tribute to … read more -
Dorothy Masuka
15,829 listeners
Dorothy Masuka (3 September 1935 - 23 February 2019) was a South African jazz singer. She was born in Bulawayo, (Southern Rhodesia, nowaday… read moreDorothy Masuka (3 September 1935 - 23 February 2019) was a South African jazz singer. She was born in Bulawayo, (Southern Rhodesia, nowadays Zimbabwe), the fourth of seven children, and her mother was Zulu while her father was a Zambian … read moreDorothy Masuka (3 September 1935 - 23 February 2019) was a South African jazz singer. She was born in Bulawayo, (Southern Rhodesia, nowadays Zimbabwe), the fourth of seven children, and her mother was Zulu while her father was a Zambian hotel chef. Still, she attended a Catholic school deemed goo… read more -
Samite
33,743 listeners
Samite (b. Samite Mulondo, Uganda - aka Samite Of Uganda), is an African musician who now lives in Ithaca, NY, USA & plays the flute &a… read moreSamite (b. Samite Mulondo, Uganda - aka Samite Of Uganda), is an African musician who now lives in Ithaca, NY, USA & plays the flute & kalimba. His début album was "Dance My Children, Dance" (1988, Shanachie) & his … read moreSamite (b. Samite Mulondo, Uganda - aka Samite Of Uganda), is an African musician who now lives in Ithaca, NY, USA & plays the flute & kalimba. His début album was "Dance My Children, Dance" (1988, Shanachie) & his latest is "My Music World" (Apr '10, Samite M… read more -
Women of Mombazo
3,778 listeners
Women Of Mambazo was founded in 2001 by Nellie Shabalala, whose husband, Joseph, is the leader of the renowned Zulu group Ladysmith Black M… read moreWomen Of Mambazo was founded in 2001 by Nellie Shabalala, whose husband, Joseph, is the leader of the renowned Zulu group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Ladysmith was introduced to the world through Paul Simon's legendary Graceland projec… read moreWomen Of Mambazo was founded in 2001 by Nellie Shabalala, whose husband, Joseph, is the leader of the renowned Zulu group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Ladysmith was introduced to the world through Paul Simon's legendary Graceland project. Women Of Mambazo aimed to bring a female perspective to t… read more