Africa: Manu Dibango, Angélique Kidjo, Papa Wemba

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Re: Senegal: Ismaël Lô

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Peasie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I love the kora

On a different but similar note, I love Ismael Lo. Actually was introduced to him from DahJah show weh day

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Very nice.

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Zanzibar: Ikhwani Safaa Musical Club

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Zanzibar: Culture Musical Club

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Culture Musical Club began life as part of the youth organization of the Afro Shirazi Party during Zanzibar's struggle for independence back in 1956. Today, Culture Musical Club is not only the largest, but also one of the most prolific and successful orchestras of Zanzibar as they present taarab music, Swahili style at its best.

In addition to innumerable performances in Stone Town, villages of Zanzibar and on Tanzania mainland, this group has toured internationally with outstanding success and has won over audiences in France, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, the Arab Emirates and Reunion.

They perform new compositions on a regular basis and have developed a distinct and uniquely Swahili style. Their CD-releases have made the name Culture Musical Club known to audiences throughout the world, so much so that rehearsals in their clubhouse have become somewhat of a tourist attraction.

This, however, does not interfere with the first and foremost aim of their social gathering - namely to enjoy music and &quot;to be moved&quot; by it, as the original meaning of the word &quot;taarab&quot; implies. Source

<span style="font-weight: bold">Chakacha</span> is a traditional music and dance style (a ngoma) of the Swahili people of coastal Kenya and Tanzania, originally associated to weddings and performed and watched by women. (Wikipedia)

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Cameroon: Princesse Erika

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Cameroon: Manu Dibango

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South Africa: Isango/Portobello Theatre Co.

Performing The Magic Flute - Impempe Yomlingo

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Re: South Africa: Isango/Portobello Theatre Co.

I've GOT TO SEE this when it comes to Washington DC area

<span style="font-size: 8pt">don't tell mi seh mi miss it</span>

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackStar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Performing The Magic Flute - Impempe Yomlingo

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Re: South Africa: Isango/Portobello Theatre Co.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Peasie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I've GOT TO SEE this when it comes to Washington DC area

<span style="font-size: 8pt">don't tell mi seh mi miss it</span>
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackStar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Performing The Magic Flute - Impempe Yomlingo </div></div>
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I saw it in Paris - it was great.

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Miriam et Amadou - Masiteladi

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Weird MC - Ijoya

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Re: Weird MC - Ijoya

MGee, Nice. I love her music and mi is so glad to learn about her

From Wiki: <span style="font-style: italic">Weird MC (born Adesola Adesimbo Idowu) is a Nigerian rapper, songwriter, and producer. Known for her catchy English/Yoruba lyrics, androgynous appearance, and rumoured sexuality, Weird MC - also known as Shola Idowu and The Rappatainer - is one of Africa's token number of female rap artistes, and one of the few Nigerian women associated with Afrobeat.</span>

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Re: Weird MC - Ijoya

hi, peasie - yes, weird mc is quite unique. i got to know her from a cd i borrowed from the library. she had a song called &quot;Palava&quot; and can i find it on utube..??? \o/ mi order the cd but it look like it get scarce, cause amazon had me waiting over a year for it, i finally cancelled the order.

her nigerian fans are very conflicted, because she is lesbian.

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Nigeria Femi Kuti - Beng Beng Beng

Femi is the son of the legendary Fela. Sound's a little low so u may need to turn up.
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Ivory Coast - Magic System - Premier Gaou

the international classic
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