AfriPOP! Briefs: K’naan Headlines U.S. Tour
Here’s what AfriPOP! is keeping it’s eyes on this week: K’Naan recently announced his 2010 U.S. tour, the Channel O music video nominations are out, and we’re vibing off a new afro-beat mixtape by D.C.’s own DJ Underdog.
Spoek Mathambo: Gwababa (Don’t Be Scared) video
This guy has been working the electro circuit for a few years now. Sweden-based, South African DJ and artist Spoek Mathambo spreads what he calls ‘township tech’ as a solo artist or as part of his other crews Playdoe and Sweat X.
AfriPOP! Video: Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond on “Powder Necklace”
Ghanaian author Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond’s Powder Necklace tells the story [...]
Goapele Talks New Album, ‘Milk and Honey’
AfriPOPmag: You’re wrapping up your third album, ‘Milk and Honey.’ What’s it all about?
Goapele: I would say this album is more soulful. There’s gonna be some R&B, there’s even a song that I was working on last night that I was like, ‘I can dance to this.’ And then there’s some ballads where the music resonates with something that’s more classic and old school where I’m lyrically and vocally vulnerable. Then there’s some fun and whimsical songs, mainly all love songs.
