The Tuareg remake of Purple Rain. More here.
Archive for the Music Category
Rain the Color of Blue With a Little Red in It
Posted in Africa, Arts in Africa, Music, Video on November 22, 2015 by frankburesHemingway (Negrita)
Posted in Music on November 13, 2015 by frankburesMany Globes, Many Hits
Posted in Music on January 26, 2015 by frankburesCame back from Mexico humming this tune. Can’t believe this wasn’t on every radio station in America. (A little context here.)
RIP Tabu Ley
Posted in Africa, Arts in Africa, Music, Video on December 4, 2013 by frankburesVery sad to say goodbye to one of the greatest musicians in one of the greatest musical traditions. Tabu Ley Rochereau, 73, passed away November 30, 2013. Here’s some old footage of him with another of my favorites, his partner Mbilia Bel. (Via Africa is a Country)
Twende Twende (Wainaina and Mtukudzi)
Posted in Africa, Arts in Africa, Music, Video on February 3, 2012 by frankburesJaguar: Kigeugeu
Posted in Africa, Arts in Africa, Music, Video on October 17, 2011 by frankburesJust back from East Africa, where I heard this song on a bus. It’s been in my head ever since.
Stella Mwangi Shines
Posted in Africa, Art, Arts in Africa, Music, Video on March 5, 2011 by frankburesBack to the present. Love this song! How could it not conquer Eurovision? (via @textorian):
