At 90, jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim is still finding new ways to engage with music
South African jazz pianist Abdullah Ibrahim laughs when he remembers a gig he played shortly after he moved to America in ...
Review: Jazz, African independence, secret agents — it’s all in ‘Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat’
As jazz celebrities rallied to the cause of African decolonization, secret Western interests saw an opportunity for ...
Music Industry Moves: HarbourView Equity Partners Acquires George Benson’s Master Royalty Income
HarbourView Equity Partners acquires jazz guitarist and singer-songwriter George Benson's master royalty income.
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Review: Jazz, African independence, secret agents — it's all in 'Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat'
But also, how that music was muffled ... It was a time, after all, when jazz greats like Louis Armstrong and Melba Liston were dispatched as cultural ambassadors to Africa’s post-colonial ...
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World’s best Djembe player kicks off tour in Costa del Sol
Weedie Braimah is a heavyweight Djembe player in the world of Afro-Jazz. With 2 Grammy nominations, he has collaborated with ...
Experience the joy of live music at Jazz on the Green this November
Cape Town is gearing up for an unparalleled musical experience as Jazz on the Green descends upon the picturesque Riverside ...
Adam Glasser's new album ‘SA & Beyond’ celebrates South African jazz legends
Veteran musician Adam Glasser discusses his new album ‘SA & Beyond’, the influence of South African jazz and his unique ...
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Top 5 African American holiday party themes for a festive season
Hosting a holiday event that reflects African American culture can make the gathering feel even more special and meaningful.
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Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat review - jazz-themed documentary on the 1960s Congo Crisis
Second, Grimonprez uses jazz music as a crucial thread ... Lincoln – alongside Maya Angelou and others – had formed the Cultural Association of Women of African Heritage, which in February 1961 burst ...