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How the ‘Zed Beats’ music movement give Zambians back their voice

Zed Beats is a music movement that evolved in the late 1980s when young producers started using computers to blend western music with local languages and flavour. Today it’s an umbrella term for popular urban music in Zambia. Musician and academic Mathew …

Horizontes 8.16.26

Every Sunday evening from 7PM to 9PM,  Horizontes explores the musical horizons of Latin America starting in Brazil and continuing through South America and up through the countries on the Caribbean. Horizontes explores the musical “horizons” of Latin …

Alicios reimagines 'Nideke' with Congolese star Ninita as she prepares new album

Alicios and Congolese singer Ninita collaborate on the reimagined version of ‘Nideke’. Alicios reunites with fellow Congolese singer Ninita to reimagine Nideke, bringing together two generations of African female voices in a fresh musical collaborations …

Quick Takes: Aug. 19 and beyond

Community invited to discussion on Africa PENDLETON — The public is invited to a panel discussion on Africa as part of the Peace, Justice and Hope series presented by Pendleton First Presbyterian Church, 201 SW Dorion Ave., at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26 …

Accomplished string students return to Café Congo

Among the 36 students that make up the Stringwood musicians may well be another Joshua Bell or Yoyo Ma because these are some of the most talented young string players in the country. They'll be performing a one-hour concert at Café Congo located at …

Of a Feather Explores Birds Across Cultures at CSU Museum

By North Forty News Staff | NorthFortyNews.com FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Birds have carried powerful meanings across cultures for centuries, representing everything from freedom and dreams to renewal and the arrival of spring. A Fort Collins exhibition invites …

When Bongo Flava resurfaced Complete With a Marking Scheme

TANZANIA: WHEN Bongo Flava marked its 30th anniversary in Dar es Salaam and Mwanza recently, the celebrations were meant to be simple acts of nostalgia. What was expected was a clap for the pioneers, a salute to the legends, a polite tear shed and going …

‘Congo Boy’ Is an Autobiographical and Musical Refugee Drama. Its Director Has More in the Works.

Robert is a 17-year-old Congolese refugee in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic (CAR). After his parents are imprisoned, he must care for his four younger siblings while striving to become a musician. That is the story of Congo Boy from …

Loboko brings unique take on Congolese dance music to Tubby’s in Kingston

Kinshasa skate festival aims to change perceptions of urban sports

More than 500 young people gathered in Kinshasa for the second edition of the To Skater Festival, a three-day celebration of skateboarding and urban culture aimed at inspiring a new generation of athletes and artists. The festival featured skateboarding …

Ayra Starr's ‘StarrGirl’ Is the Perfect Embodiment of Contemporary African Pop

The Nigerian superstar explores a variety of genres and thematic concerns in her third studio album, resulting in a beautiful, energetic and timeless project. In this project, the 24-year-old dissects identity, love, self possession, fame and pressure. …

Remmy Ongala: Late Congolese musician who found his voice in Tanzania

Remmy Ongala: Late Congolese musician who found his voice in Tanzania [Courtesy] When he relocated to Dar es Salaam from his native country of Zaire, he knew he was venturing into the land of honey and milk. But he had to work hard to get them. He came to …

VIDEO: Tshala Muana Wanted Us to Get Married, But I Couldn’t Marry Her Because She Was a Musician — Vernon Mwanga

Tshala Muana Wanted Us to Get Married, But I Couldn’t Marry Her Because She Was a Musician — Vernon Mwanga Imagine being deeply in love with someone, making memories together, and even seeing a future with them but you never get the chance to walk down …

LOVE IN THE SHADOWS…Vernon Mwaanga reveals a hidden 1990s affair with the Congolese music queen Tshala Muana

LOVE IN THE SHADOWS …Vernon Mwaanga reveals a hidden 1990s affair with the Congolese music queen Tshala Muana By DAVID KANDUZA VETERAN Zambian diplomat and politician Vernon Mwaanga has broken his silence on a long-hidden and high-society romance. Speaking …

Review: Josplay, Where African Music Lives

Vanessa Obioha For a continent of 54 countries, reducing its music to just a handful of genres hardly does it justice. This is often the experience on many global streaming platforms, where African music is largely represented by sounds from West Africa or …

Zed Beats: how home studios reinvented Zambian pop music and gave young people a voice

Zed Beats is a music movement that evolved in the late 1980s when young producers started using computers to blend western music with local languages and flavour. Today it's an umbrella term for popular urban music in Zambia. Musician and academic …

Mosh For A Good Cause At ‘Anti-ICE’ Hardcore Music Show In Woodlawn Saturday

WOODLAWN — Dust off your Sunday best, hardcore music fans, because we’re going to church.  The First Presbyterian Church of Chicago, 6400 S. Kimbark Ave., is hosting an “anti-ICE” hardcore music show 5 p.m. Saturday, with proceeds benefiting immigrant …

Jecheon music film festival to offer unique cinematic blend

Filmmaker Jang Hang-jun, left, who serves as executive director of the 22nd Jecheon International Music & Film Festival, poses with actor Ahn Jae-hong, an ambassador of the festival, during a press conference in Seoul, Thursday. Yonhap The 22nd Jecheon …

She wanted sex the whole day: Single-and-searching Roki apologises after fighting with a lula lula-loving woman over non-...

HARARE – Rockford “Roki” Josphats has apologised for the public drama that followed a viral video showing him being confronted and pulled by an unidentified woman in Harare, while insisting that he did not have sex with her and that he was assaulted during …

NEW FAITH-BASED MUSICAL PERFECT! RELEASED AS 28-SONG AUDIO EXPERIENCE

Original Musical Blends Broadway, Rock, Gospel, Worship and Theatrical Metal to Tell a Powerful Story of Love, Faith, Sacrifice and Purpose NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A sweeping new faith-based musical …

Billboard Charting Recording Artist Nick Caster Returns to Music With New Single “You Were There”

After years away from releasing music, Billboard-charting artist Nick Caster returns with “You Were There,” a powerful song of faith, gratitude and hope. DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After years away from releasing …

Saskatoon Audio Visual Recognized for Delivering Exceptional Event Production Services With 2026 Consumer Choice Award

SASKATOON, SASKATCHEWAN, CANADA, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumer Choice Award is proud to announce that Saskatoon Audio Visual has been named the 2026 Consumer Choice Award winner in the Audio Visual Services category. This recognition …

Xelta Unveils AI Creative Operating System for Long-Form Filmmaking - From One Prompt to Up to 60 Minutes

Xelta combines AI image and video generation, 90+ AI models, editing, voice, advertising and social publishing in one connected workflow. PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Xelta, the flagship generative AI platform from …

Bible with Life Builds Its Ministry on Two Ancient Vehicles: Story and Song

The independent platform has grown into 45 cinematic Bible films, 63 original worship tracks, and personalized Scripture blessing songs. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Before the Bible was a book on a shelf, it moved …

Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Amanda Abizaid to Release Rousing and Emotionally Powerful Single 'Peace War' on Aug. 20

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Indie-pop crossover artist Amanda Abizaid will release her highly anticipated new single, "Peace War," via Tarpan Records on August 20. Featuring irrepressible energy, …

Levels Nightclub to Mark 14th Anniversary With 'Beneath the Surface' Celebration

Bangkok venue to transform into an undersea world for its 14th anniversary celebration on 27 August BANGKOK, THAILAND, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Levels will mark its 14th anniversary on Thursday, 27 August, with "Beneath the …

Celebriffy Technologies Unveils SeatSpark, a Face-First Event Entry Platform With QR Fallback

“Your Face Is the Ticket” platform combines biometric entry, QR backup and native ticketing infrastructure for live-event access. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, August 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celebriffy Technologies today announced SeatSpark …

Dare Wood Reveals Raw Vulnerability in Powerful New Single, “NAKED”

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nashville, TN – 8/17/2026 — Emerging indie-pop / rapper artist Dare Wood announces the official worldwide release of their latest single, “Naked,” scheduled to arrive across all major …

BERNARD COUCHMAN ANNOUNCES HIS BOOK "FIRST TO A BILLION" — A 41-YEAR JOURNEY INTO THE MINDSET OF A BILLIONAIRE

BERNARD COUCHMAN ANNOUNCES FIRST TO A BILLION OTTAWA, ONTARIO , CANADA, August 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BERNARD COUCHMAN ANNOUNCES FIRST TO A BILLION This Book Has One Audience. You Already Know If You Are In It. …

Bible with Life Opens a Curated Birthday Collection for Blessing Songs

The new birthday page pairs eight Bible passages with notes on why each suits a birthday, then turns the chosen verse into a song with the person's name. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bible with Life has …

Bible with Life Lets Anyone Send a Personalized Scripture Blessing Song for Free

The faith platform turns a Bible verse and a loved one's name into a shareable blessing song for birthdays, encouragement, sympathy, and other occasions. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bible with Life, a …

🚀 MISSION CONTROL AT H2OBOY OPENS GLOBAL PRODUCTION PARTNER DEPLOYMENT T-MINUS 17 DAYS

Hollywood • New York • Vancouver • Toronto • Ottawa Mission Control at H2OBoy Inc. is officially opening an urgent global call for a Lead Production Partner OTTAWA, ON, CANADA, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 🚀 MISSION …

Chest Fever Releases Latest Single 'ACADIAN DRIFTWOOD' from The 21st Century Last Waltz – Live at Massey Hall

NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Today, Chest Fever officially releases “Acadian Driftwood,” the latest single from their upcoming album The 21st Century LAST WALTZ – Live At Massey Hall. Recorded during the …

B.V. Gravemoore Defies Epic Fantasy Tropes in New Heart-Forward Tale ‘The Courage of Small Feet’

In the sweeping world of Omnira, a cast of small, joyful beings proves that even the gentlest voices can overcome ancient gods and towering dangers. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- B.V. Gravemoore, invites …

Corazón Latino Receives 2026 Innovation Grant from the I'm Still Here Foundation

Award-winning nonprofit launches project using music, movement, and nature to foster connection, joy, and dignity for people living with dementia. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Corazón Latino has been awarded a …

Christopher Shayne Announces New Single Ahead of Thunder Valley Rally Headlining Performance

Arizona’s “Wild West rock” band will release the stand-alone track on September 18 following sessions with producer Brian Howes. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “Wild West” country desert sounding rock band, …

The Music Trust Curates DJs, Music, and Entertainment for Aloft Glendale at Westgate

An adaptable approach responds to concerts, games, and seasonal activities across the surrounding district. GLENDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Music Trust’s evolving partnership with Aloft Glendale at Westgate …

Top Prize Winners Announced for the 2026 Festival of Music & 23rd Washington International Piano Artists Competition

Longest-running competition in the United States for adult non-professional pianists names Dr. Jim Chou, Ivan Wong, and Phil Hosford as top winners WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following three stages and four …

Blackstone Publishing to Release Audiobook of “Huckleberry Jim” During Banned Books Week — PW BookLife Editor’s Pick

Debut novel by Adam Nelson heralded as “an incisive, provocative, and robustly American debut.” International rights on offer at 2026 Frankfurt Book Fair. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Workhouse Editions …