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The first Jamaican recording studio

Sunday, December 09, 2007

The first Jamaican studio opened in 1951 and recorded "mento" music, a fusion of European and African folk dance music. The island was awash in...

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STOP PRESS

africa » gambia » westfield

The Point

Monday, December 03, 2007

The Senegalese mbalax star, Alioune Mbye Nder, is due to storm the Gambia for three-days of mega-concerts scheduled for 4, 5 and 6 January at Willy’s...

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Oko Drammeh Blasts Thione Seck

africa » gambia » kanifing

The Point

Sunday, December 02, 2007

Following The Latter’s Comments on GRTS’ Goudi Samedi Oko Drammeh, a Gambian music producer and special event organiser has launched a vitriolic...

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Leon Prom to Stage Performance at Jacaranda

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The Point

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Salsa mbalax maestro, Leon Prom and the Chameleon Band alongside a handful of Gambian musicians will on Sunday stage live performances at Jacaranda,...

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Essa Mboob AKA Essay Causing Sensations in Europe

africa » gambia » bakau

The Point

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Essa Mboob AKA Essay or Mam Bai Trained Soldier is arguably one of the most influential lyricists to emerge from the Smiling Coast of the Gambia. The...

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Sound City to Organise Goudi Ndanaan

africa » gambia » kololi

The Point

Friday, October 26, 2007

For the first in the history of Senegambia’s showbiz, Sound City, a music promotion company in The Gambia, has concluded arrangements to stage a...

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South African reggae star Lucky Dube shot dead in attempted carjacking

africa » south africa

Wikinews

Tuesday, October 23, 2007

An attempted carjacking Thursday evening in Johannesburg has left famous South African reggae star Lucky Dube dead. He was dropping his children off...

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The Whole Nation in Concert Today

africa » gambia » brusibi

The Point

Saturday, October 20, 2007

The waiting is over. The Smiling Coast of The Gambia will tonight host one of the most scintillating, crowd -puller musical nights of the year as the...

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Champions Sounds Presents Thione Seck & Raam Daan Band

africa » gambia

The Point

Friday, October 12, 2007

Senegalese mbalax star Thione Seck and the Raam Daan band are due to storm the Gambia’s music wave for a three-day live concert, courtesy of Champion...

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Simlp Simon to Embark on Musical Tour Soon

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The Point

Tuesday, October 09, 2007

Gambian-based Nigerian reggae star Simlp Simon is gearing up to embark upon a massive musical of the sub region to promote his highly-acclaimed new...

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