Archive - Music of Africa

Vee Mampeezy Week, Part 4. Let's Dance.

Vee Week continues with some more recent songs/videos where the dancing is especially noteworthy.

Jan 22

Vee Mampeezy Week, Part 3. Somebody Get Me a Doctor.

A collaboration from Vee and Dr. Tawanda and another with Dr. Malinga.

Jan 20

Vee Mampeezy Week, Part 2. More music From Botswana.

Another oldie from Vee and a collaboration with Jah Prayzah, from Zimbabwe.

Jan 19

Pick of the Week - Vee Mampeezy Week Begins (Botswana)

We start with a few oldies in a week devoted to the music of Vee Mampeezy, from Botswana.

Jan 18

Botswana, Batswana and Stampore's Song, "Re Batswana"

A few of the many and diverse cover versions of "Re Batswana," by the late Botswanan musician, Stampore.

Jan 15

Picks of the Week - Driemo (and Cover Versions) (Malawi)

Today's picks include "Popo," a hit by Driemo, and three cover versions.

Jan 11

What Goes on in Music of Africa's Notes Section

Look for "short-form posts," a Song of the Day and other stuff in MoA's Notes section.

Jan 7

Picks of the Week - Kenyan & Malawian Gospel

It's two picks for the price of one this time around, with gospel music from Kenya and Malawi.

Jan 4

Album Review - Ndipeiwo Zano (1978), by Oliver Mtukudzi

Traveling back in time to Oliver Mtukudzi's first (of many) albums.

Jan 2

December 2024

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