The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) announced the names of the winners of its 8th edition. These are the winners in categories related to world…
The 8th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Reveals List of Winners
Tag: Youssou N’Dour
African Music Legend Youssou N’Dour Celebrates 8th All-Africa Music Awards in Dakar, Urges Africans to Celebrate Heritage
The eighth edition of the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) is set to take place in Dakar, Senegal on January 12-15, 2023. Senegalese music legend Youssou…
France’s World Music Festival Fiesta des Suds Reveals 2022 Initial Lineup
Acclaimed French world music festival Fiesta des Suds will celebrate its 30th anniversary this year. The event is scheduled for October 6 – 8, 2022.…
Artist Profiles: Youssou N’Dour
Born in the medina section of Dakar, Senegal, in 1959, Youssou N’Dour is descended from a line of famous jelis (musician storytellers, also known as…
Senegalese Singer Youssou N’Dour Wins the 2020 La Mar de Música Award
Iconic Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour is the winner of the 2020 La Mar de Músicas Award. The City Council of Cartagena will present the festival…
Catchy Songs and Tributes from Youssou N’Dour
Youssou N’Dour – History (Naïve Records, 2019) African music star Youssou N’Dour returns with an ear friendly Afropop album titled History. N’Dour combines pop hooks,…
Nonesuch Records releases Youssou N’Dour’s Rokku Mi Rokka in North America
New York (NY), USA – Senegalese star Youssou N’Dour has a new album titled Rokku Mi Rokka (Give And Take) . The album follows N’Dour’s…
His World is Your World
Various Artists Sound of the World (Wrasse Records WRASS 169, 2005) BBC London DJ Charlie Gillett has, as they say, done it again. The latest…