Friday, April 9, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
Saturday, March 20, 2010
NAACP Image Award Winner Sila Visits Radio Afrodicia
Sila will also be doing a special show tonight in San Francisco to celebrate his win! Tune in for more details!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Real Vocal String Quartet
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Razia Calls For An End To Environmental and Cultural Destruction Through Her Music!
Seeking to raise awareness of the critical impact of slash and burn agriculture and climate change in her native Madagascar, singer Razia Said has created a stunning and moving album of original songs entitled Zebu Nation. Now available worldwide, the album celebrates the wealth of Malagasy musical culture and environmental biodiversity. 10% of the net profits from the sale of Zebu Nation will be used to plant trees in Madagascar.
"evocative new fusion... rooted firmly in Malagasy tradition." - Nat Geo Music
"A disk with sincerity and heart." - Songlines, 4 stars
"An album of rare beauty and commitment." - Music-News, 4 stars
"Insistent, hypnotic rhythms share the bill with ethereal ballads...
consistently seductive." - Boston Globe
"4 stars" - Financial Times
Connect with Razia and learn more at:
Tabou Combo to perform with Wyclef Jean and Carlos Santana at the 41st. NAACP IMAGE award in LA this Friday
http://www.naacpimageawards.net/41/home/
The Aperture Foundation and The Hammer Museum presents Zwelethu Mthethwa
Mthethwa's work documents multiple aspects of South Africa -- from domestic life and the environment, to landscape and labor issues. His stunning large-scale portraits often portray rural immigrants on the margins of South African cities, revealing the efforts of his subjects to maintain their cultural identities through their choices in clothing, and the decoration of their dwellings and places of worship. The artists' later works also address the evolving relation of South Africa to neighboring nations and to the global context.
This event will mark Zwelethu Mthethwa's long-awaited first comprehensive monograph, providing an overview of his work to date. This is not one to be missed. Check it out and let us know what you think!
WHEN AND WHERE:
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Zwelethu Mthethwa
Los Angeles, California
Thursday, March 4, 2010
7:00 p.m.
Hammer Museum
1089 Wilshire Blvd. Gallery Six
Los Angeles, California
(310) 443-7000
http://hammer.ucla.edu/
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Angélique Kidjo at the Walt Disney Concert Hall
The unique and electrifying Angelique Kidjo will be at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on Sunday, Feb 28th. Hailing from Benin, Africa, Angélique seamlessly combines the traditional music of her country with American R&B, funk and jazz.
Her latest Grammy-award winning project, Djin Djin features guest artists like Alicia Keyes, Branford Marsalis, Carlos Santana, and Josh Groban, just to name a few. Djin Djin can be downloaded on iTunes, HERE.
This is sure to be a fantastic show. Make sure you do not miss out! For more info, go to LAPhil.com or call (323) 850-2000.
Friday, February 19, 2010
29th Annual Ragga Muffins Festival
The 29th Annual Ragga Muffins Festival will be held this Saturday, Feb 20th and Sunday, Feb 21st at the Long Beach Arena. Doors open at 12 Noon and show starts at 1pm. For more info, call (310) 515-3322 or go to raggamuffinsfestival.com. Should be a good show!
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Tinariwen Will Be At UCLA Feb 20th!
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Choreographer Titus Fotso Talks About New Dance
Titus Fotso stops by Radio Afrodicia to talk about the new dance he created for the Adidas soccer ball unveiling in Santa Monica, CA. The new dance is called Vuvuzela Kwaito or VK for short. WATCH the video to learn more about this fun dance and Titus' inspiration in developing it for the 2010 World Cup South Africa.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Mamadou Diabate Wins Grammy!
Friday, February 5, 2010
Brazilian Carnaval 2010
The BIGGEST and most EXTRAVAGANT CARNAVAL party in Southern California! The 10th annual Brazilian Carnaval will be held at Club Nokia @ L.A. Live on Feb. 20, 2010 from 8pm -2am. The event will be hosted by DJ Garth Trinidad, other musical guests and promises to have non-stop floor entertainment! For more info, call (818) 566-1111 or go to www.braziliannites.com.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Akon and Keri Hilson - Oh Africa!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Today on Radio Afrodicia
Radio Afrodicia will talk African Soccer with our soccer specialist Mr Kwabena Offori from Accra Ghana. Egypt will take on Ghana on sunday for the African Cup of NationsFinals. Radio Afrodicia has been following the tounament from the first game the past shows.
Mr Yves Joseph also known as Fanfan... Leader of Haitian Compa band Tabou Combo will join us in the first hour to talk about the new tracks from Tabou's upcoming CD . Ayiti will never Die and Independence Chacha, a famous Congolese song. Tabou Combo will play two fund raiser shows for Haiti in Los Angeles Feb 12 & 13. These will be exclusive tracks for Radio Afrodicia.
Tabou Combo has been mixing funk, African ,Cuban and uniquely Haitian Creole sounds since 1968. Tabou Combo is one of the most famous Haitian bands of all time.
In the second hour Fally Ipupa a major Congolese Super Star will join us live in the studio to talk about his visit to Southern California and play tracks from his new CD and the state of Congolese music today.
Fally Ipupa is one of the new generation of Congolese singers who have recieved quite a lot of focus recently. Fally Ipupa made his name with Koffi Olomide's Quartier Latin Band.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Nneka Is The Itunes Free Single Of The Week!
"More Tears For Haiti"
Dedicated to the people of Haiti....
and to those who are there to help
"More Tears For Haiti"
and once again it's more tears for haiti
as the rivers flow
so does the blood
haiti, oh my haiti
where can we go?
what can we do?
haiti is me, haiti is you
for this one
you may need to cover your eyes
unless you want to see me cry
haiti oh my haiti
haiti oh my haiti
oh my haiti
oh my my my
there is death and dying
screamin' and cryin'
in haiti oh my haiti
oh my haiti oh my haiti
oh my my my
this is no vacation
this is no fun in the sun
the haitian people are on the run
we dig through the rock and rumble for signs of life
from sun up to sun down and
we bury the dead from can see to can't see
oh my haiti oh my haiti
oh my haiti oh my my my
tell God we would like an appointment
we are here waiting...waiting...waiting...
some say he soon come but until then
will you?
inspired after hearing Wyclef Jean speak about the
apocalyptic earthquake tragedy in Haiti
carmen efferson- Sowell
copyright ...2010
http://celebritiesforafrica.blogspot.com/2010/01/more-tears-for-haiti.html
One Thousand Tents For Haiti
For more info, follow the link below:
http://www.facebook.com/n/?group.php&gid=291647260140&mid=1c94032G23f242bfG3cb5b31G6
[Image by Moya Fagalar, (c) 2010]
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Show Recap - January 16, 2010
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Grupo De Rua: H3 at REDCAT!
Our very on DJ Nnamdi will be playing a few tunes for you on the Jan. 22nd show. We will be giving away tickets for that show to a few lucky listeners this Saturday, so make sure you tune into 90.7fm KPFK from 2 - 4 PM.
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Wednesday, January 6, 2010
Maria de Barros LIVE!
2010 NAACP Outstanding World Music Album Nominees!
- 11.11 - Rodrigo y Gabriela
- Black President - Sila and the Afrofunk Experience
- Morabeza - Maria de Barros
- ReCreation - Zap Mama
- Seya - Oumou Sangare
Monday, January 4, 2010
Upcoming Event: Nick Cave Opening at the UCLA Fowler Museum
Nick Cave: Meet Me at the Center of the Earth will be the latest installation at the UCLA Fowler Museum. Nick Cave's art installation will be on display from January 10 - May 30, 2010. It is the largest presentation of work by the Chicago-based artist, featuring thirty-five of his "Soundsuits" -multi-layered, mixed-media sculptures named for the sounds made when the "suits" are performed. The Opening Night Party is this Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 and will be hosted by KCRW's Jason Bentley. Check out the videos below to see Nick Cave and his "Soundsuits" in action.
Our First Show Recap - 1/2/2010 of the New Year!
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Best of 2009!
We here at Radio Afrodicia would like to thank all of our listeners and wish them a Happy New Year! As we all look forward to new beginnings with 2010, we would also like to reflect upon what we consider to be the best of 2009, musically. Take a look!
Radio Afrodicia Top Ten 2009
1- Baba Tony Allen – Secret Agent – World Circuit Nonesuch UK
2- Oumou Sangare- Seya – World Circuit Nonesuch
3- Asa – Asa – Mercer Street Records
4- Staff Benda Bilili- Tres Fort , Tres Fort- Crammed Disc
5- Cheick Tidiane Seck- Sabaly- Universal Music France
6- Cesaria Evora- Nha Sentimento – LusAfrica
7- Gilles Peterson –Havana Cultura – Brownswood Recording
8- Kimi Djabate- Karam- Cumbancha Records
9- Biso Na Biso – Africa- Warner Music France
10- Maria De Barros –Morabeza- Sheer Music South Africa
Best Compilation
1- Fela Anikulapo Kuti – Best Of The Black President- Knitting Factory Records
2- Franco & TP OK Jazz- Francophonic Vol 2 – Sterns Records
3- Ghana Special –Modern Highlife Afro Sounds Ghana Blues 1968-Soundway
4- Babatunde Olatunji-Olatunji Drums Of Passion 2CD Set-Columbia/Legacy
Best Of Africa In America
1-Sila And The Afro Funk Experience- Black President- Visila Records San Francisco
2- Rocky Dawuni-Hymns For The Rebel Soul- Aquarian Records
3- Mamadou Diabate – Douga Mansa- World Village/ Harmonia Mundi
4-Extra Golden –Thank You Very Quickly – Thrill Jockey Records
Best New Artist- Nneka Egbuna -Nigeria / Germany
Best Concert LA 2009- Zap Mama Grand Performances Los Angeles
Best Digital Music Label – Akwaaba Music / Benjamin Lebrave
Best Music Label- Cumbancha Records
Best African Producer – Cheick Tidiane Seck- Sabaly & Seya
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