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Moonchild Sanelly review — the funk-pop diva we need right now

The Times/The Sunday Times 12 Nov 2024
Puzzles. Challenge yourself with today’s puzzles. Crossword. Polygon. Sudoku ... The 39-year-old South African dancehall queen, born Sanelisiwe Twisha, has worked with Beyoncé, Gorillaz, Self Esteem and more, but her fame has so far remained at cult level ... .
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Exclusive Interview: Rising Artist Big Sosa

The Source 10 Nov 2024
What is your name and what city do you rep?. Big Sosa, and Las Vegas. But I was born on the island of Cuba. Tell us about your latest releases, what inspired you to create them? ... I’ve also been listening to Jamaican Dancehall and African music ... .
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‘It’s shocking no-one’s done this before’: the 13-hour gig digging up the African roots of ...

The Guardian 06 Nov 2024
She points out that pop charts around the world are infused with Africa-rooted music, from reggaeton, dancehall and hip-hop to African pop itself ... Jamaican dancehall production duo Steely and Clevie ...
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‘It’s shocking no-one’s done this before’: the 13-hour gig digging up the African roots of global pop

The Observer 06 Nov 2024
She points out that pop charts around the world are infused with Africa-rooted music, from reggaeton, dancehall and hip-hop to African pop itself ... Jamaican dancehall production duo Steely and Clevie ...
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Samini headlines Adamfopa Talent Quest finals in Paris on Oct 26

B & FT Online 28 Sep 2024
Sources close to Samini’s camp have hinted that the ‘King of African Dancehall’ will perform to sway women off their feet, something he is good at doing anytime he takes the stage.
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Afrofuturism Takes Bogota with Art and Technology

Colombia One 09 Sep 2024
The audience enjoyed performances originating in the neighborhoods of Tumaco, Cali, Guapi, and Quibdo, which included reinterpretations of global phenomena such as Jamaican dancehall and South African amapiano ... African Artist Faizal Mostrixx.
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‘Steam will come out of readers’ ears!’: Joe Boyd on his epic, enraging history of global music

The Observer 21 Aug 2024
Named after a Graceland lyric, it is praised on the jacket cover by Brian Eno, Robert Plant and Ry Cooder – but it becomes clear that Boyd’s words could certainly rile fans of dancehall, electronic music or contemporary African pop.
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Best Miami Concerts Coming This Summer and Fall 2024

Miami New Times 05 Jul 2024
... stage, released her full-length debut, Born in the Wild, an album that capitalizes on what makes her great, from sonorous, sensual vocals to a proficient mix of R&B, dancehall, and African sounds.
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Fans celebrate Tyla and Makhadzi historic BET wins

Independent online (SA) 02 Jul 2024
South Africans woke up to musical glory as the BET Awards revealed that not one, but two of the country's brightest stars had won the BET Awards in different categories ... dancehall artist Skillibeng.
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Stefflon Don: Island 54 review – seamless summer playlist

The Guardian 28 Jun 2024
(54 London/BMG) This long-awaited debut uses dancehall as a springboard into global styles, from electropop to South African amapiano It may have been a dreary summer in the UK so far, but not on Island 54 .
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Pittsburgh has a vibrant Black female DJ scene

Pittsburgh Tribune Review 16 Apr 2024
Fans of Afro beats — a genre that originated in West Africa and combines traditional West African music with modern sounds like hip-hop, dancehall a Jamaican sound and electronic music — ...
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A night to remember – YFM redefines Independence Day with Area Codes Jam

B & FT Online 19 Mar 2024
This year’s edition, held on Ghana’s Independence Day, was headlined by the King of African Dancehall Shatta Wale, alongside EL, Olive the boy, La Meme Gang and a whole host of other talented musicians, dancers and Spoken Word artists.
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Kabaka Pyramid Headlines Afro-Carib Festival in Miramar

Miami New Times 14 Feb 2024
For more than a decade, Kabaka Pyramid has skillfully blended roots reggae, dancehall, and hip-hop elements to shed light on socioeconomic issues in Jamaica and throughout the African diaspora ... Rastaman," featuring dancehall singer Tifa.

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