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Rock the Vote: 20 Musicians Turned Politicians

Many musicians have tried to bridge the gap between public performance and public service, most recently Youssou N'Dour. So we've compiled a list of 20 musicians who left the stage to run for office. ... Read More »

Femi Kuti Takes His Message to the Battlefield on 'Africa for Africa'

Having been a working musicians since his teens and standing today as full-fledged Afrobeat royalty, 48-year-old Femi Kuti has decided it's finally time to get to the point on his latest album, 'Africa for Africa.' ... Read More »

Seun Kuti 'Rises' Out of Africa With Fury, With Help From Brian Eno

Seun Kuti discusses his new Brian Eno-produced album, 'From Africa With Fury: Rise,’ and father Fela Kuti's legacy. ... Read More »

'FELA!' Original Broadway Cast, 'Water No Get Enemy' -- Free MP3 Download

Artist: 'FELA!' Original Broadway Cast Song: 'Water No Get Enemy' Album: 'Original Broadway Cast ... Read More »

Fela Sends a 'Coffin for Head of State' -- Twisted Tales

On Sunday, the cast and crew of the Broadway smash musical 'Fela!' will almost surely make enough ... Read More »

Music Albums Out on May 11, 2010

Looking for a list of music albums out on May 11, 2010? Whether you're into glossy pop or country ... Read More »

Jazz Drummer Steve Reid Dead at 66

Steve Reid, a jazz drummer who worked with the likes of Miles Davis, James Brown and, more recently, ... Read More »

Souljazz Orchestra on the Rise

Listening to the last record by Ottawa's Souljazz Orchestra, one would likely be too swept up in the ... Read More »

Everything Clicks for Benin-Born Guitarist Lionel Loueke

Like many artists who have explored and embraced music from across cultures, guitarist Lionel Loueke ... Read More »

Say Bonjay! to Toronto's New Dancehall Duo

"Bonjay" is a transformation of "bonjour" in Grenadian Creole which means "Good God!" This is also ... Read More »

Fela Kuti, 'Zombie' -- Free MP3 of the Day

Artist: Fela Kuti Songs: 'Zombie' Album: 'The Best of the Black President' [iTunes] Sounds ... Read More »

Ian Brown Wants to Finish Rihanna Track + More

Former Stone Roses frontman Ian Brown has said he wants to finish the track from his forthcoming ... Read More »

K'naan Gets Co-signed by Polaris Prize, Maroon 5, Nas and Damian Marley

It's been three years since K'naan was first shortlisted for the coveted Polaris Prize -- a best ... Read More »

Datarock 'Say Thanks' to the Talking Heads

Norwegian dance duo Datarock are clearly not one of those bands that likes to hide their influences. ... Read More »

Najma Akhtar and Gary Lucas Add New Shades to Global Blues

It's like something from Sergio Leone. Or Quentin Tarantino. Najma Akhtar answered a knock on the ... Read More »

The World in New Orleans: Some 2009 JazzFest Moments to Savor

Simply having Malian griot Cheick Hamala Diabate and his crew in the Blues Tent at the ... Read More »