This year the Kora all Africa awards will be celebrating its 10th anniversary in style. The Kora have introduced a new category “Artist of the decade 1996-2005”. Among the notable nominee for this category is the Tanzanian songbird Saida Karoli, who many refer to as the voice of Kilimanjaro. This is a big recognition for this artist who sings in her native bahaya language and uses traditional instruments to accompany her captivating voice. Saida Karoli has also entered a song “Omukaiye Kilinjwi,” for the songwriting competition this year.
The Kora Awards are the first pan-African music awards which are
internationally recognized. Currently, there are 23 awards awarded under 23
categories including the prestigious Life Time Achievement Award. The Life Time
Achievement Award is given to an artist/music executive who has made a
difference in the music industry internationally and the African Legendary Award
will be awarded to anyone who has taken the African continent forward (both
culturally and politically).
Previous winners for the kora
awards have included
Hugh
Masekela,
liver
Mtukudzi,
Busi
Mhlongo and Koffi Olomid, who won the kora Award in several categories.
For more information go to:
http://www.koraawards.co.za/english.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
