Checkpoint 303: Free music from occupied territories
Apart from the Chehad̩ brothers, I had never really thought about Palestine as a source of music Рand certainly
Read moreSummer festivals, Part 1: Africa Fête
We’re beginning to get a lot of press releases concerning summer festivals. One we thought we’d highlight is the annual
Read moreVisa problems for Konono N° 1 in Europe
The bad news this week is that the Konono N°1 European tour has been hit by the visa blues. The
Read moreKristo Numpuby sings Brassens, again
We’ve mentioned him before, but there’s no harm in mentioning him again as the project is an interesting one. Last
Read moreBalkan Beat Box tour Europe
Balkan Beat Box are a nutty band that mixes rock with strong Balkan/Greek/Mediterranean influences, making them sure-fire favourites at festivals.
Read moreKonono N°1 record with Bjork, tour US
I have to admit that the Congolese outfit Konono N°1 is not my favourite band. In fact, their saturated sound
Read moreNatacha Atlas: European tour dates
The Arabo-Fusion singer Natacha Atlas is currently touring Europe to follow up on the release of “Mish Maoul”. The dates
Read moreMagic System to appear in the UK
One of the most popular acts in France at the moment are Magic System, the Ivory Coast band that has
Read moreBBC launches new “Africa beyond” website
Anyone interested in the African scene might already know the BBC’s Africa Beyond, which celebrates African arts in the UK.
Read moreWhen did FIFA 2007 become so hip?
Has anyone spent any time on the new FIFA 2007 game? Remember to leave the sound on when you play,
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