Our London massive is already up on this online mag dedicated to black arts and culture started by Alice Gbelia, a sister originally from Cote d’Ivoire. She calls it the “black Time Out.” “We pick the events we list, and favour “conscious” events that give a positive image of Africa, the Caribbean and the diaspora. We are not “urban” (I hate that word). We also have features and film, music [...]
It was so good to finally get an interview with Somali/ Canadian emcee K’naan yesterday. He’s in NYC for the CMJ music marathon. We’re still editing the footage so be on the lookout for it next week. In the meantime, check out our boy’s latest EPK for his forthcoming album, titled Troubador (out in June 2009). [youtube=http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=cw3U-HnrTqQ]
Tumi and the Volume do London In their near-decade long existence Tumi and the Volume have maintained their reputation in South Africa as the most travelled band of their generation with just two albums to their credit – 2004′s Live at the Bassline and their 2006 self-titled set. Much has been said about the condescending attitudes that daunt the world music circuit, but its followers remain faithful and its purveyors [...]
Word is the Kenyan massive can’t get enough of salsa dancing. Nightclubs in the capital city occasionally host salsa nights, thanks to the popularity of the Spanish Caribbean dance… Send me a video my people. This I’d love to see
The beautiful Nigerian-Romanian songstress is performing at SOB’s tonight, alongside Dwele. Ayo rocks on the simple fact that she’s carving her own tracks, merging the old with the new . She is part of an exciting crop of singers who show that the term “African music” means many things these days. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYzrYXRGWkU&feature=related] And can we really forget to shout out Dwele, whose soulful sounds have inspired many an African. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXeXT6FGEls&NR=1] [...]
“If you call woman African woman no go ‘gree. She go say I be Lady o.” Fela Kuti, “Lady” Whether strumming the melodies of love or protesting the corruption of elected leaders, a new crop of young African singers has stolen our hearts and minds and is redefining what it means to be young on the continent. With their traditional sound meets pop edge, these songbirds are making waves and [...]
Hey young world, this is AfriPOP! We aim to become your link to connecting with Afropolitans spread all over the map. We’re a band of Africans scattered around the globe, always looking back home to see the light. At once, we are rooted in Africa but exist in the United States, in England, France, Holland, the list goes on. We are African. We are global. We love our countries: big [...]
