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K. O drops 'Phara City': a sonic love letter to South Africa's heartbeat

Independent online (SA) 23 Apr 2025
Renowned South African rapper ... The anticipation surrounding K.O's new album is palpable, as he describes it as a reflection of “19 years of setting the pace in South African hip hop and beyond.”.
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'The best scene in Michael B Jordan's Sinners is a total triumph'

AOL 23 Apr 2025
Director Ryan Coogler and his cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw allow the camera to roam around the juke joint, as musicians from throughout history, including African drummers and modern hip-hop ...
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K2’s second act: From rap icon to Web3 innovator

Gulf Business 22 Apr 2025
How the Tunisian rapper is charting a new course, from North African Hip-Hop to global tech investments ... .
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We Need to Talk About the Irish-Dancing Vampires in Sinners

New York Magazine 19 Apr 2025
... film’s Depression-era juke joint, the power of his blues is enough to summon a spiritual lineage of Black musicWest African dancers, hip-hop DJs, a Jimi Hendrix look-alike wailing on the guitar.
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The one big disappointment in Ryan Coogler’s fabulous horror movie Sinners

Polygon 18 Apr 2025
African tribal ... And composer Ludwig Göransson merges Sammie’s blues song with hip-hop beats, a house-music line, African drumbeats and chants, and a range of modern instruments as the song sprawls out.
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South African hip hop takes centre stage: Maglera Doe Boy featured on ‘Godfather of Harlem’ soundtrack

Independent online (SA) 17 Apr 2025
One of South Africa’s hip hop heavyweights, Maglera Doe Boy, has secured a spot with his feature on the soundtrack for the fourth season of the popular American crime drama television series, “Godfather of Harlem”.
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They found the music of ‘Sinners’ together — just as they have from the beginning

The Los Angeles Times 16 Apr 2025
... fused the nostalgic brass heroism of “Rocky” to modern hip-hop in “Creed” and who adapted traditional West African idioms to Marvel-sized blockbuster dimensions in Coogler’s “Black Panther” films.
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Trump sets sights on African American history museum in nation's capital

Times Recorder - Zanesville 14 Apr 2025
... the permanent collection includes an exhibit of African American music from the arrival of the first Africans to hip-hop and one on the contributions of Black athletes both "on and off the field.".
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Trump sets sights on national African American history museum

The Hutchinson News 14 Apr 2025
... the permanent collection includes an exhibit of African American music from the arrival of the first Africans to hip-hop and one on the contributions of Black athletes both "on and off the field.".
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Experience the magic: the must-see artists at CTIJF 2025 for young music lovers

Independent online (SA) 12 Apr 2025
... with modern jazz and hip hop ... Representing the contemporary soul of jazz, Benjamin Jeptha is a rising star known for his innovative sound that blends African rhythms with modern jazz and hip hop.
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Diary: Lauren Hendricks at the Centre for Jazz and Popular Music, Kwesta releases new single ...

Mail Guardian South Africa 11 Apr 2025
Renowned South African hip-hop artist Kwesta is set to release his highly anticipated new single Joy on 18 April ... Known as a “grootman” and respected OG in the South African scene, Kwesta has shaped the landscape of local hip-hop.
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Jack Nicklaus reveals the advice he gave Rory McIlroy after the Northern Irishman took him ...

The Daily Mail 10 Apr 2025
I mean, he was starting to play again, and you get Achilles tendon and he has back problems, and golf is conducive to giving you a back problem,' the South African said.
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The best record shops in Bristol

Skiddle 10 Apr 2025
Here are the best record shops in Bristol. Skiddle Staff ...  . Astro Vinyl. Where ... Specialises in ...   ... Here you can find plenty of genres such as jazz, reggae, country, African, ska, electronic, indie, hip hop, classical, soundtracks, funk and more ... .
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With multiple festivals and lots of live music, 19 things to do in Wilmington this weekend

StarNews Online 09 Apr 2025
With the 78th annual N.C. Azalea Festival in the books, it's going to be summer in Wilmington before you know it ... Let's see what the weekend's got in store ... ALL WEEKENDN.C ... Featuring a range of styles, including ballet, modern, hip-hop, African and more.
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Riky Rick's 'Boss Zonke Forever' reigns supreme on SA music charts

Independent online (SA) 08 Apr 2025
In this tribute, we reflect on his legacy and the impact he had on South African Hip Hop music as he continues to influence the culture ... The legacy of beloved South African hip-hop artist Riky Rick ...
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