What the lives of two South African music giants tell us about culture under apartheid: South African jazz legend Ray Phiri passed away after a long battle with lung cancer. Thuli Dlamini/The TimesBack in 2000, musicians interviewed for my book on music and politics in South Africa, Soweto Blues, regularly asserted: I’m not a politician. How could this be, the interview … [Read more...] about What the lives of two South African music giants tell us about culture under apartheid | The Conversation
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SA News: South African jazz musician Ray Phiri dies at age 70
South African jazz musician Ray Phiri dies at age 70: His death was met with nationwide tributes. "He was a musical giant. This is indeed a huge loss for South Africa and the music industry as a whole," President Jacob Zuma said in a statement. Political parties also expressed condolences, saying Phiri's ... Source: "South Africa" - BingNews Live cricket score, South … [Read more...] about SA News: South African jazz musician Ray Phiri dies at age 70
dotafrica (.africa) Roadshow Launches at the African Union Headquarters
dotafrica (.africa) Roadshow Launches at the African Union Headquarters: The roadshow to officially launch the new .africa (dotAfrica) geographic Top Level Domain (gTLD) kicked off at the 29th African Union (AU) Summit held at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia this week. During the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government of the AU, the Chairperson of the … [Read more...] about dotafrica (.africa) Roadshow Launches at the African Union Headquarters
To Sign, or Not to Sign? That Is the Question for South African Musicians
To Sign, or Not to Sign? That Is the Question for South African Musicians: [The Conversation Africa] There is a persistent narrative in South Africa of famous, bestselling musicians "dying as paupers". A prime example is Mahlathini, the lead vocalist who performed with the Mahotella Queens, a 1960s mbaqanga group that attracted global recognition. ...... Source: WN.com - … [Read more...] about To Sign, or Not to Sign? That Is the Question for South African Musicians
African Property Group Mara Delta Invests in Rhino Conservation in Africa
African Property Group Mara Delta Invests in Rhino Conservation in Africa: African Property Group Mara Delta Invests in Rhino Conservation in Africa: Mara Delta Bats with Maasai Warriors to save last three Northern White Rhino SOUTH AFRICA, GAUTENG, SANDTON, 4 JULY 2017 – There is a unique thread linking Maasai Warriors, Grease Lightening, White Rhino, Cricket, hornï Underwear … [Read more...] about African Property Group Mara Delta Invests in Rhino Conservation in Africa
