Love yourself. Be yourself.
Portuguese singer, composer, guitarist and percussionist, Sara Tavares is influenced by African, Portuguese and North American music. Everything I've heard her sing is sublime and these tunes are surely the perfect way to ease you into the weekend. One love everybody!
Last Saturday, The Barefoot Diva, Queen of Morna, Cape Verdean singer, Cesária Évora, passed away.
In her honour, here are some of her beautiful sounds, including an Osunlade remix that's fit for dancing.
During this blog's first year, I endeavored to celebrate the independence days of African countries through creating a dedicated post (you can browse them via this link). I'm not doing that this year but, as several of those celebrations take place in July and August, I thought I'd do a round-up of highlights. I hope you enjoy it. Stay tuned for part 2 – August celebrations – next week.
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Ghana – 1st July
Something for the pundits and technology geeks, something for the music-lovers and something for the fashionistas:
5 Reasons why Ghana is the next African App Powerhouse
Interview with lyrical genius M3NSA
Interview with Fashion Designer Naana B
Continue reading “Part I of the Independence Day round-up: July”
This month, there's a theme to the selection of album covers: Putumayo! Putumayo World Music is a label that was established to introduce people to the music from cultures around the world. The company's motto? "Guaranteed to make you feel good". Indeed, that's exactly what the vibrant album covers, illustrated by Nicola Heindl, do.
Above are just a few covers from the extensive Putumayo catalogue. Left to right, top to bottom: Cape Verde, North African Groove, African Reggae, Mali, Congo to Cuba and South African Legends.
Cape Verde celebrates its independence day today.
Home to the world-famous "barefoot diva," Cesária Évora, and to music genres such as Morna, Coladeira, Funaná and Batuque, it's fitting for us to celebrate today with song!