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Frank Fitzpatrick: Why Music, Part 8: The Messenger

Thu, April 11 2013 7:06pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Music

"One good meal can feed a man for a day; one great song can impact a million souls for a lifetime."

Tricky Gets Ominous in 'Does It' - Premiere

Wed, March 27 2013 1:38pm - Source: Rolling Stone

"I feel slightly stupid," Tricky explains to Rolling Stone about how, at age 45 – after emerging in the late Eighties as a torchbearer of the trip-hop movement with Massive Attack , releasing the critically praised solo debut Maxinquaye in 1995, and being long known for his outspoken nature – he's finally making music on his own terms.

Frank Fitzpatrick: Why Music, Part 7: Beyond Genre

Fri, March 01 2013 10:27pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Music

"Our music is a bridge where people can meet, dance, love, and create."

Global Playlist: Africa Express

Fri, August 31 2012 12:39pm - Source: ClashMusic.com

The past decade has born witness to a silent revolution.

Carl Barat, Rizzle Kicks, And The Temper Trap Among Names Added To Africa Express Tour

Tue, August 14 2012 1:45pm - Source: Stereoboard

The Libertines Carl Barat, Brighton pop duo Rizzle Kicks, and Aussie indie-rockers The Temper Trap are amongst names whove just been announced to join a collective of African and Western musicians on the Africa Express Train that will tour the UK later this year.

Drowned in Barcelona #4: Cruïlla 2012 feat. Iggy & the Stooges, M.I.A., ZA!

Fri, July 20 2012 8:50am - Source: Drowned In Sound

Welcome to the fourth in our irregular series of dispatches from Barcelona.

Selah Sue to Release Self-Titled Debut on Aug. 21

Mon, May 21 2012 11:25pm - Source: ArtistDirect

Belgium-born recording artist Selah Sue will release her self-titled debut album on Aug. 21 on Columbia Records.

Nneka - Scala, London

Sat, April 28 2012 7:20am - Source: The Music Mix

The Scala is buzzing tonight as the slightly damp crowd filter in from a drizzly King's Cross to see Nigerian/German activist and vocalist Nneka share her thoughts on the state of the world.

Nneka

Wed, April 04 2012 6:31am - Source: Jonk Music

Upon hearing the piano introduction on Nneka's recently released "My Home," you may find yourself unsure of exactly where the song is going.

Mark R. Collins: Rest in Peace, SXSW 2012

Wed, March 28 2012 8:36pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

Now in its 26th year, SXSW has overcome many of the awkward growing pains that were evident in recent iterations.

Nneka - Soul Is Heavy

Tue, March 27 2012 7:15am - Source: BBC Music

Ever since her debut EP of 2005, The Uncomfortable Truth, Nneka Egbuna has quietly built a catalogue of challenging, political soul and hip hop.

The term 'world music' is outdated and offensive

Thu, March 22 2012 8:28pm - Source: The Guardian Music Blog

Not just online but in the real world too.

Mark R. Collins: SXSW Music Study Guide

Tue, March 13 2012 6:54pm - Source: The Huffington Post - Entertainment

South by Southwest is more than just a festival.

Nneka - Soul is Heavy

Mon, March 12 2012 8:47am - Source: The Four Oh Five

Nneka 's new LP will make you want to dance, no doubt about it.

Listen: Nneka – 'Shining Star' (Joe Goddard remix)

Fri, February 17 2012 2:43pm - Source: The Four Oh Five

Nneka , who grabbed the world's attention with the Chase & Status remix of her song 'Heartbeat' in 2009, is due to release her latest album Soul is Heavy , on the 19th March on New York label Decon.

URBAN: FEBRUARY

Fri, February 03 2012 4:13pm - Source: Mixmag

Taken from Amy Winehouse's 'Lioness Hidden Treasures' album, the recording of this standout moment began back in August 2002, with Salaam Remi laying down 'Half Time' during the 'Frank' sessions.

Headliners: Billboard’s Year In Music Arrests

Thu, December 22 2011 2:35pm - Source: All Things Go

Personal fave would have to be Machine Gun Kelly for organizing a flash mob.

VIDEO: Nneka — “My Home”

Thu, December 08 2011 4:27am - Source: Bold As Love

New music from Nigerian songwriter Nneka, whose fourth album (and second US release) Soul Is Heavy, is scheduled for February 28, 2012.

Exclusive Stream: Talib Kweli and Res' Genre-Bending 'Rat Race'

Wed, October 05 2011 4:01pm - Source: Rolling Stone

Four years ago, rapper Talib Kweli and Philadelphia singer/songwriter Res started making music together in their spare time and leaking the results online, to the delight of both artists' fanbases.

Nneka: "God Knows Why" F. Black Thought

Fri, September 23 2011 10:31pm - Source: Prefix Magazine

If I told you yesterday that one of the harder hip-hop tracks of the year would come from a Nigerian-German artist, would you have believed me?

Nneka Hopes Change Perceptions of Africa

Wed, November 10 2010 8:40pm - Source: Spinner

Nigerian-German singer Nneka speaks with calm determination, but can turn forceful or hilarious at a moment's notice.

Nneka Using Music to Bridge Gap Between U.S. and Africa

Mon, August 09 2010 7:37pm - Source: The BoomBox

Nigerian singer Nneka 's joy and enthusiasm for her music is infectious; it's impossible to watch her perform and feel unmoved.

Mos Def Cancels Glastonbury Performance

Sat, June 26 2010 1:18am - Source: The BoomBox

Mos Def had to duck out of his scheduled performance at U.K.'s Glastonbury music festival this weekend to tend to a death in the family.

Weekly US music releases: World Cup album, Jack Johnson and Taio Cruz

Mon, May 31 2010 6:09pm - Source: The Independent - Music

On June 1, a selection of continent-hopping releases includes the official album of the World Cup featuring Shakira, multi-platinum Jack Johnson releases his fifth CD, British R&B singer Taio Cruz delivers his US debut, Paul Weller serves up his 10th solo record, and U2's DVD from 2009's Rose Bowl is available.

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