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    10 July 2020

    Interview: Oumou Sangaré Proves Why She's the Songbird of Wassoulou

    We caught up with the Malian singer to talk about her new Acoustic album, longevity as an artist, and growing up in Mali.

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    16 August 2018

    Michael Brun & Shirazee's Acoustic Version of 'Soweto' Will Soothe Your Thursday

    Premiering on OkayAfrica, watch the dynamic duo croon a love letter to the South African city.

    Censored For Supporting Palestinian Rights, 'Young Fathers' Now Invited Back to German Music Festival
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    21 June 2018

    Censored For Supporting Palestinian Rights, 'Young Fathers' Now Invited Back to German Music Festival

    The band was disinvited from the Ruhrtriennale festival after refusing to distance themselves from the "boycott, divestment and sanctions" movement, or BDS.

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    22 August 2011

    Video: "Ntoto" by Fredy Massamba, New Album "Ethnophony"

    Congolese artist Fredy Massamba released his album, Ethnophony featuring the single "Ntoto."

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    11 August 2011

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