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18th�Annual WFSK 48-Hour Radiothon Fall Fundraiser

The Tennessee Tribune 24 Sep 2024
“Being owned and operated by Historic Fisk University since 1973, makes us proud to be Nashville’s first and only radio station to play jazz music and is the first African American FM radio on the dial”.
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A birthday to remember, from a 16-hour flight to Adele's stage

Independent online (SA) 12 Aug 2024
In an enchanting blend of excitement, music, and surprise, South African radio and TV host, Clement Manyathela celebrated his birthday in the most unforgettable way.
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Which Jersey singers do you listen to in the car? Vote for your favorite road trip music

Daily Journal - Vineland 22 Jul 2024
South Jersey choir rehearses for Radio City Music Hall performance in New York City. Cantata singers and other members of ChildrenSong rehearse African-American spiritual "Up Above My Head" for Radio City Music Hall show Nov.
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Bernice Johnson Reagon, whose powerful voice helped propel the Civil Rights Movement, has died

The Nashville Ledger 22 Jul 2024
"She was incredible," said Tammy Kernodle, a distinguished professor of music at Miami University who specializes in African American music ... Reagon's musical ... African American Sacred Music Traditions.".
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Sun Xa Experiment: Merging ancestral rhythms and afrofuturism in Soweto’s music scene

Mail Guardian South Africa 21 Jul 2024
They speak about opening the Africa Cup of Nations one day, hearing their music play on mainstream South African radio and performing on world stages ... Combining his adventurous music with spectacular ...
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The transformative power of an MBA

Mail Guardian South Africa 30 May 2024
Seoke’s journey began in radio, but she cemented her place in the hearts of South Africans as the host of Jam Alley, a popular youth music show on SABC 1, where she enthralled audiences for nine years.
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South Africa’s famous faces from Zozibini Tunzi to Lerato Kganyago vote as they encourage their ...

Independent online (SA) 29 May 2024
Amongst the voters are not only ordinary South Africans but some of the countries most famous faces, from comedians, actors, DJs, radio presenters, musicians, and music producers they have taken the time to go and vote.
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Africarise: SA jazz to the globe

Mail Guardian South Africa 06 Apr 2024
... for jazz at New York’s Lincoln Center, a jazz studies faculty member at The Juilliard School of music in the city and the host of a South African hour jazz show on SiriusXM satellite radio station.
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Yankari Collective to headline RTÉ Arena Afrobeat special

RTE 28 Mar 2024
RTÉ's arts showcase will host an Afrobeat special live from Studio 1 in the Radio Centre on Tuesday April 2nd, celebrating the popular - and rather infectious - West African musical sound.
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Thandiswa Mazwai left touched by fans ‘Zabalaza’ stories as album celebrates 20 years

Independent online (SA) 25 Mar 2024
The album achieved double platinum status and garnered numerous awards, including a Kora award for Best African Female Artist, four South African Music Awards, and a nomination for the BBC Radio 3 Planet Awards.
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African Yard back with banging love song

Mmegi Online 01 Mar 2024
Fans of Afro pop music will be treated to a brand-new love song that has gained a great deal of airplay on some local radio stations. Mabala a kgaka, a recently released single by African Yard is ...
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Interview: Indie rockstar Jenny Lewis says Bill Murray helped her memorize all the Quad-Cities

Dispatch Argus 17 Feb 2024
Before that, she spent time opening for popstar Harry Styles, who appeared in the music video for her single, "Puppy and A Truck." ... I listen to a lot of jazz, instrumental music, world music, African music.
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The Black songwriter who took Nashville by storm

Desert Sun 11 Feb 2024
Jazz genius Louis Armstrong and his wife Lil Hardin Armstrong accompanied Jimmie Rodgers, one of country music’s first modern superstars, on Rodgers’ 1930 recording of “Blue Yodel #9.” African ...
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Khanyi Magubane has perfect clap back to Meek Mill’s ‘how do ya’ll listen to our ...

Independent online (SA) 22 Jan 2024
He has previously preformed in the country and his music has even trended on our radio charts ... Khanyi Magubane had the perfect response for the rapper, since he was so clueless about how we Africans listen to music.
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Music, comedy and family fun to get you into the holiday mood

Independent online (SA) 13 Dec 2023
They include legendary South African radio and club DJ, record producer and TV entertainment personality Glen Lewis, fellow DJ and record producer Da Capo, as well as DJ, producer and podcaster Oscar Mbo.

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