Romain Virgo’s latest song – a Caribbean pop tune called Good Woman – is already trending, after having been officially released for only a few hours.
The track went live on all major digital streaming platforms on December 3rd and was followed by the official video on the 4th. Notwithstanding the fact that it’s brand new, both audio and video have been placed in high rotation globally.
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The return of Wande Coal continues as the veteran Nigerian singer shares visuals for his latest single, Come My Way. The song, which comes to us courtesy of Starstruck and Empire, is produced by Bruno and Screwface.
Come My Way is Wande Coal’s first solo release of 2021. It follows last year’s Realms EP, his first new project in six years. The track blends the infectious vibes of afro-beat and the throbbing digital pulse of South Africa’s exploding ama-piano sound with Wande’s powerful, multi-octave vocals.
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On Saturday, November 6th at 8pm (local time), three guitarists: Clinton Fearon, Andy Coe and Newel Briggs, will, for the first time, do a live acoustic performance together. The highly anticipated event will be held at Jack London Revue, located at 529 SW 4th Avenue in Portland, Oregon.
Tickets, which can be purchased here, are priced at $25usd. This is a 21 and older event, and patrons will be expected to wear a mask at all times.
African Music Week (AMW) is a conference and festival dedicated to heightening the understanding of Africans and people of African descent through music and culture; with a series of concentrated events in one of the world’s most diverse and multicultural cities; Toronto, Canada. Here you will find African musicians and music industry executives throughout the Diaspora as they gather to both learn and teach.
African Music Week live/virtual showcases and conferences encourage innovative and interactive engagement of sounds and lifestyle changes. It also exposes artists to resources, networks, and platforms while providing long-term mentoring to launch and maintain careers in the global entertainment industry. Get more information here.
Lula Lounge, Toronto’s home to Latin, Brazilian and global roots music, launches its 19th fall season with a four-day celebration of artists on the award-winning Lulaworld Records label.
Join them from Thursday, September 16 to Sunday, September 19 at Lula Lounge and outside in the Lula neighbourhood to experience all the salsa, champeta, forró, Afrobeat, Latin, hip-hop and reggae treats that Lula artists have been cooking up over the long months of the pandemic.
Featured artists include Grammy and Juno nominees and winners, alongside emerging projects from the ever-expanding Lulaworld universe!
Please note that due to provincial COVID-19 regulations, tickets must be purchased in advance and that starting Sept 22, proof of double vaccination will be required at the door.
On August 24th, Atlantic Recording artist Burna Boy shared a new song and video titled Question. The reigning king of Afro music went hard on this track, delivering what many are already calling another hit. The song is collaboration done with another heavy hitter in the African music industry; Don Jazzy.
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After the success of their first collaboration, God is Love, it’s only natural that producer Shane Brown would bring veteran reggae singer Beres Hammond and popular dancehall sing-jay Popcaan together for a second single.
The new song, titled A Mother’s Love, is a powerful tribute to all mothers. Click here or on the image above to check it out and remember to like, comment and share.
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