Reuters - Sep 13, 2007
Belting out her Lost Children anthem against child exploitation, Benin pop diva Angelique Kidjo launched a campaign this week to get thousands of African girls into school. Her native country has acquired...
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In a global series of concerts featuring aboriginal dancing, imitation chimpanzee cries and a lot of reunited rock bands, musicians and celebrities called for fans to take action against global warming...
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Organizers of the South African leg of the Live Earth concerts have arranged a new venue in a bid to stimulate lagging ticket sales. The July 7 show, which is being headlined by U.K. singer Joss Stone...
More »Reuters - Mar 26, 2007
David Bowie will bring hot indie band Arcade Fire, English comedian Ricky Gervais, and an 87-year-old spoken-word poet to the inaugural High Line Festival, which will take place in New York in May, organizers...
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On a recent night in downtown Nairobi, beneath a nightclub s orange neon lights and spinning disco ball, dozens of descendants of Africa s ancient Nubian tribe gathered in full regalia to perform traditional...
More »Reuters - Feb 23, 2006
With three nominations each, My Morning Jacket, moe., Benevento/Russo Duo, John Medeski, Mike Gordon and the North Mississippi Allstars lead the field for the sixth Jammy Awards, which honor improvisational...
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Dweezil Zappa will participate in a special tribute to his late dad, Frank Zappa, while My Morning Jacket, Ryan Adams and the North Mississippi All-Stars will be among the acts vying for key awards at...
More »AP - Sep 16, 2005
Several leaders attending a U.N. summit joined international celebrities to support programs to preserve the environment as a means to help end poverty. Camera flashes lit up the night Wednesday as...
More »AP - Jul 19, 2005
Grammy-winning singer Lauryn Hill and Beninoise diva Angelique Kidjo are among the star attractions at the 22nd edition of the Stockholm Jazz Festival starting Tuesday in the Swedish capital. Some 27...
More »AP - Jul 2, 2005
Top African musicians who have spent their lives fighting for change in Africa brought their music to the worldwide Live 8 audience on Saturday. Senegalese superstar Youssou N Dour was headlining the...
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Bob Marley s 60th birthday will be celebrated with a month-long program of events in Ethiopia in February 2005. The program, titled Africa Unite, will be spearheaded by a globally televised concert...
More »Reuters - Nov 26, 2004
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Alicia Keys is calling on her peers in the music industry to raise their voices to help millions suffering from AIDS in Africa. Just for a moment imagine the media...
More »Reuters - Jun 5, 2004
When Southern California resident Herbie Hancock takes the stage at the Playboy Jazz Festival, it will, remarkably, be his first appearance at the Hollywood Bowl two-day bash. He will be joined by two...
More »Reuters - Dec 6, 2003
Organizers of the Nelson Mandela-inspired 46664 AIDS -awareness and fundraising campaign are claiming the biggest TV and radio audience for any single music event. Former EMI Records U.K. president/...
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