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My African Mother Is...

Angélique Kidjo, Mapei, Sinkane, Toya Delazy and more honor their African moms for Mother's Day 2015.

For Mother's Day this year we asked some of our favorite artists for their help honoring all the moms out there.

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Watch Sinkane's Feel-Good 'Tiny Desk Concert' Performance

Sinkane performs songs from his latest album "Life & Livin' It" during a 'Tiny Desk' Set with NPR.

Sinkane—one of our favorite artists from the new school of Sudanese musicians—delivers a lively performance in the latest installment of NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts.

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The Songs You Need to Hear This Week

These are the best songs that came across our desks this week, featuring Ray BLK, Wizkid, Dr Sid and more.

At the end of every week, we highlight the creme of the crop in music and round up the best tracks and music videos that came across our desks throughout the last few days.

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Sinkane's New Album 'Life & Livin' It' Is a Weapon of Hope

Sinkane expertly channels the spirit of William Onyeabor on his latest album 'Life & Livin' It.'

Over the course of a nearly decade-long solo career, Ahmed Gallab's Sinkane project has witnessed a bewildering evolution: from progressive rock to an ecstatic, trans-Atlantic blend of Sudanese pop influences and American funk.

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