African Music Talents

Wednesday, 22 March 2023

Latest News for: African music talents

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Who Is The Husband Of Gloria Bosman? Popular Singer Passed Away At The Age Of 50

The Sentinel Newspaper 15 Mar 2023

Just one month ago, Bosman was chosen to serve on the Southern African Music Rights Organisation’s board of directors ... Gloria was a talented vocalist who was regarded as an icon in the South African music scene ... Gloria Bosman was born into a musically inclined household.

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Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story comes to the Artscape Opera House

Independent online (SA) 03 Mar 2023

Pieter Toerien presents a brand-new, full-scale stage production of the HIT rock 'n roll jukebox musical, Buddy ... Sound Of Music). Leading an all-South African cast is singer-songwriter Jethro Tait as the legendary Buddy Holly ... The ensemble includes the best in South African talent..

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Focalistic, Wizkid and Davido added as Afro Nation Portugal 2023 headliners

Independent online (SA) 28 Feb 2023

While we’ll be experiencing winter in June here in South Africa, African stars will be chasing summer and partying up a storm at the Afro Nation Portugal 2023 ... "These artists represent the very best of African music and culture, and we can't wait to see them perform on our beautiful beach stage.

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Gyakie featured on AKA’s posthumous album

Joy Online 24 Feb 2023

Gyakie has been making waves in the African music industry, gaining recognition for her exceptional talent and unique sound ... shooting a few weeks ago is out now and features music from AKA with Nasty C, Khuli Chana, Nadia Nakai and more big names in the South African music scene.

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TU Invites Community To African American Read-In

The Greeneville Sun 24 Feb 2023

Tusculum University is celebrating the creativity, messages and talent of African American artists by reading their works, showing their speeches or playing their music during an annual event on campus, according to a news release ... Those who attend can play speeches or music from notable African American leaders and artists.

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JJ Gonami brims with more vim after AMR Tour in Senegal

Joy Online 24 Feb 2023

It felt like a guardian angel had guided his steps towards a blessed path when a contact in Dubai confirmed to Jacob Gonami Kordzo Agbenuvor, better known as JJ Gonami that he had managed to get him to be part of the premiere edition of the African Music Revolution (AMR) Tour in Dakar, Senegal.

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Tusculum event to celebrate works of African American artists

Kingsport Times-News 23 Feb 2023

GREENEVILLE — Tusculum University is celebrating the creativity, messages and talent of African American artists by reading their works, showing their speeches or playing their music during an annual event on campus ... or music from notable African American leaders and artists.

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Tusculum invites community to event celebrating works of African American artists

Johnson City Press 23 Feb 2023

Tusculum University is celebrating the creativity, messages and talent of African American artists by reading their works, showing their speeches or playing their music during an annual event on campus ... can play speeches or music from notable African American leaders and artists.

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New Orleans rock ’n’ roll pioneer Huey 'Piano' Smith has died

The Advocate 15 Feb 2023

Smith’s music also affected future stars beyond his hometown ... In the early 1950s, Smith became a regular performer at the Dew Drop, the African-American music venue that booked national stars and local talent, including Smith and his early musical partner, Eddie “Guitar Slim” Jones ... Toussaint, for one, regretted that Smith left music so completely.

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Chanel in Senegal: Fashioning links with Africa

Mail Guardian South Africa 10 Feb 2023

Just over two months ago, Chanel staged its first Métiers d’art runway show on the African continent in the heart of Dakar, Senegal ... Chanel consulted with the appropriate people, spotlighted Senegalese artistic talent and brought in folk from across Africa, including South African DJ and music producer DBN Gogo.

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WCT’s ‘How I Got Over’ musical recalls vintage gospel songs

Waco Tribune-Herald 09 Feb 2023

“The people in this show are incredibly talented,” he said. While the African Methodist Episcopal, Baptist and Church of God in Christ denominations all have long church music and gospel traditions of their own, “How I Got Over” feels more like a well-represented songbook in its music selections ... “It’s fun to go back and revisit that era in music.

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Splendour, Passion As Iconic Arise Fashion Week and Jazz Festival Ends Today in Lagos

This Day 04 Feb 2023

The 2023 Arise Fashion Week, the most explosive edition in the event’s long history, will be remembered as a celebration of African design and its progression over the years, as well as ARISE’s role in championing musical and design talents ... talents from the continent and beyond.

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Buhari Rejoices with ARISE News Channel on Its 10th Anniversary

This Day 03 Feb 2023

The event would showcase exceptional designers from Africa and Africans in the diaspora over an array of jazz-themed performances. According to a statement by the management, it would be a celebration of African design and its progression over the years, as well as ARISE’s role in championing musical and design talents.

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Africa’s Premier Media Group Commemorates 10yrs of Arise News Channel, 20th Edition of Arise Fashion ...

This Day 30 Jan 2023

Obinna Chima ... The event would showcase exceptional designers from Africa and Africans in the diaspora over an array of jazz-themed performances. According to a statement by the management, it would be a celebration of African design and its progression over the years, as well as ARISE’s role in championing musical and design talents ... .

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Macomb County Library events week of Jan. 29 and beyond

Macomb Daily 28 Jan 2023

• Online streaming and download services are also available at chelibrary.org, including Hoopla, Libby by OverDrive and cloudLibrary for e-books and audiobooks, TV shows, music and more ... 2 Enjoy the sounds of a traditional Brazilian repertoire as this talented trio treats us to the music of the cavaquinho-seven string guitar and African percussion.