Band of brothers achieves dream of unity around African music – Port Elizabeth in the News: Band of brothers achieves dream of unity around African music: When West African trio Afrotronixx formed their band in Port Elizabeth four years ago, among their dreams was using music as an expressive tool and uniting people from different walks of life. Source: “Port … [Read more...] about Band of brothers achieves dream of unity around African music – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
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What archaeology tells us about the music and sounds made by Africa’s ancestors | The Conversation
What archaeology tells us about the music and sounds made by Africa's ancestors: ShutterstockMusic has been part and parcel of humanity for a long time. Not every sound is musical, but sound has meaning and sometimes the meaning of sound is specific to its context. But when it comes to archaeology there is scant evidence of music or sound … [Read more...] about What archaeology tells us about the music and sounds made by Africa’s ancestors | The Conversation
Idir: how a song from the village took Algerian music to the world | The Conversation
Idir: how a song from the village took Algerian music to the world: David Wolff-Patrick/WireImage/Getty ImagesIn the 1990s I had the good fortune to meet with the late Algerian singing star Idir (Hamid Cheriet 1949-2020). We chatted for several hours in a café outside the Berber Cultural Association in Paris. I was doing research on what by then … [Read more...] about Idir: how a song from the village took Algerian music to the world | The Conversation
Music review: Simphiwe Dana’s Bamako is a triumph | The Conversation
Music review: Simphiwe Dana's Bamako is a triumph: Andile MthembuBamako, the fifth album from Simphiwe Dana, marks 16 years of her recording career. To the dismay of her fans, a few days prior to the album’s long-awaited release, the South African singer-songwriter announced that this would be her last. An iconic figure in the country’s cultural … [Read more...] about Music review: Simphiwe Dana’s Bamako is a triumph | The Conversation
Johnny Clegg’s family bars use of his music to lure sharks – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
Johnny Clegg’s family bars use of his music to lure sharks – Port Elizabeth in the News: Johnny Clegg’s family bars use of his music to lure sharks: Johnny Clegg’s family has barred a South African shark cage-diving operator from using the late legendary singer’s music to lure the predators for deep-sea viewing excursions, his manager said Monday. Source: … [Read more...] about Johnny Clegg’s family bars use of his music to lure sharks – Port Elizabeth in the News |MyPE
