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#92 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Tue Oct 7, 2008 11:19 pm
Subject: SAMBA MAPANGALA "OBAMA UBARIKIWE" free download
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Samba Mapangala's song "Obama Ubarikiwe" (Obama Be Blessed) seems to be a hit on Africa Kabisa! When I played it last Sunday, the phones went wild with listeners wanting to know where they can get the song.
 
So, here you go. You can download it FOR FREE at:
 
The Kiswahili lyrics say:
"Obama, leadership is a gift from God, and you have it. Please help to bring peace, change and hope to all Americans and all the world. We love you!"
 
Many thanks to Samba Mapangala and Orchestra Virunga, one of my very favorite East African bands. While you're visiting the website, (which sometimes seems to take several minutes to load, so be patient), also check out Samba's other fine songs and videos.
 
Also, Kenya's Kenge Kenge has recorded a very nice Barack Obama song, "Obama for Change," which is available (for 99 cents) at itunes. (Search for "Kenge Kenge".) Here's a link to its wonderful music video:
 
 
WMBR 88.1 FM
Africa Kabisa w/ DJ Julia
Boston's African Music Radio Show
Sundays 4-6pm EST (1600-1800h)
Broadcasting at 88.1fm and streaming live at www.wmbr.org
Listener request line: 617-253-8810
Calendar and playlists:
http://www.africakabisa.org


#93 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Wed Oct 22, 2008 2:57 pm
Subject: JB MPIANA & WENGE MUSICA BCBG -- NOVEMBER 7
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JB MPIANA and the 25-member WENGE MUSICA BCBG are coming to the Boston area on Friday November 7. They will be performing at Memorial Auditorium (at City Hall), 3 City Hall Square, Lynn, MA 01901. Show time 9pm - 2am.
 
Tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. For ticket and concert information, call 857-207-8780, 508-579-2770, or 617-650-1374.
 
Tickets can also be purchased at Boutique Comme a Paris, 662 Salem Street, Malden, MA (phone 781-321-2766). Boutique Comme a Paris also carries a large selection of music CDs, DVDs (including Nollywood films!), and beauty supplies.
 
This will be a live show with full band -- no playback!
 
 
Jean Bedel Mpiana, better known as JB Mpiana, is a renowned Congolese singer and songwriter, who is credited as originator of the ndombolo dance style. Mpiana founded Wenge Musica in 1981, along with Werrason, Alain Makaba, Didier Masella and others. Because of his incredible voice, Mpiana was immediately appointed lead singer and president of the group. Award-winning albums included Mulolo, where he composed 3 of the 4 songs featured in the album, Kin e Bouge and Pentagone .
 
In 1997 while still with Wenge Musica, he released a solo album called " Feux de L'amour." popularly known as "Ndombolo," which won him a gold disc. This created issues among the band members and eventually caused the group to split. JB Mpiana then went on with most of the group members to form his own group called Wenge BCBG.
 
JB has performed in popular halls such as Zenith, Bercy and Olympia in Paris, filling them to capacity. The culmination of this success was his performance at the Martyr's Stadium in Kinshasa in 2001, where the group attracted over 200,000 spectators, setting a record for Congolese music.
 
 
WMBR 88.1 FM
Africa Kabisa w/ DJ Julia
Boston's African Music Radio Show
Sundays 4-6pm EST (1600-1800h)
Broadcasting at 88.1fm and streaming live at www.wmbr.org
Listener request line: 617-253-8810
Calendar and playlists:
http://www.africakabisa.org
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#94 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Thu Oct 30, 2008 1:52 pm
Subject: NOVEMBER AFRICAN EVENTS
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In November, Wenge Musica is coming, Toumani Diabate is coming, we have the WMBR fundraiser and, of course, election day! Plus some very interesting and relevant interview guests.
 
 
NOVEMBER
 
SAT 11/1 -- TOUMANI DIABATE (Mali) -- Somerville Theatre -- Somerville
Solo performance by renowned kora master. (For more of his solo kora work, check out Diabate's "Mande Variations" release on Nonesuch Records.) Presented by www.worldmusic.org
 
 
MON 11/3 -- GHANA: A MUSICAL LANDSCAPE (Ghana) -- Berklee Performance Center -- Boston
Bernard Woma (xylophonist and lead drummer of the National Dance Company of Ghana) and Nani Kwashi Agbeli (dancer and drummer of the Dagbe Cultural Center) join Berklee's West African Drum and Dance Ensemble. Tickets $10 ($5 for seniors). www.berkleebpc.com or call 617-747-2261 for more info.
 
 
TUE 11/4 -- Election Day! Vote!
For inspiration, watch Samba Mapangala's "Obama Ubarikiwe" video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk3_7nQ4wiM . You can download MP3 of Obama Ubarikiwe for free at http://drop.io/sambasingsforobama 
 
 
THU 11/6 -- EVA AYLLON (Afro-Peru) -- Berklee Performance Center -- Boston
The African-Peruvian singer and the "Queen of Lando" performs with a student and faculty group. Tickets $30 ($15 for students w/ valid ID). More info:  www.berkleebpc.com
 
 
FRI 11/7 -- JB MPIANA & WENGE MUSICA BCBG (DRC) -- Memorial Auditorium -- Lynn
JB Mpiana and the entire 25-member Wenge Musica come to town! Tickets $35 in advance, $40 at door. More info: 857-207-8780 (For additional phone #s and more info, see previous message posted at www.africakabisa.org ) Tickets also available at Boutique Comme a Paris, 662 Salem Street, Malden.
 
 
SUN 11/9 -- WMBR FUNDRAISER -- Africa Kabisa -- 4-6pm -- WMBR 88.1fm & www.wmbr.org
One week a year, WMBR (the radio station for Africa Kabisa) holds an on-air fundraiser. Africa Kabisa will be raising funds for the station on 11/9. You can make a donation that day by calling 617-253-8810. You can also pledge on-line (and view premiums) from 11/6 - 11/12 at www.wmbr.org . Everyone who makes a pledge to Africa Kabisa, no matter the amount, will receive a CD of some of our favorite African songs.
 
 
SUN 11/16 -- Africa Kabisa Interview! Conflict in the Eastern Congo -- A Discussion with Father Vincent Machozi
Fr. Vincent K. Machozi, a.a. is an Assumptionist Catholic Priest from Butembo, North-Kivu Province in Eastern Congo and a doctoral candidate in Social Ethics at Boston University, School of Theology. Prior to coming to the US, he attended the Inter-Congolese dialogue of Sun City, South Africa as an expert of North Kivu civil society. He has also served as secretary for religious life in the national office of the Catholic bishops of the Congo.
 
 
SUN 11/23 -- Africa Kabisa Interview! Annual Immigration Special with Attorney Mark Pelosky
Attorney Pelosky (www.theimmigrantsattorney.com ) will present useful and practical information on immigration law. He has been making an annual appearance on Africa Kabisa for many years, and listeners always say they find his comments and advice extremely helpful.
 
Also, the Diversity Visa Lottery (green card lottery) is now open, running from 10/2/08 - 12/1/08. All information can be obtained at the US State Department official website: http://www.dvlottery.state.gov/
 
 
SUN 11/23 -- RUBBLEBUCKET ORCHESTRA (Afrobeat) -- Johnny D's -- Somerville
Johnny D's in Davis Square, Somerville is launching in November a Sunday night Afrobeat series with different bands performing each Sunday from 9:30pm - midnight. More info: www.johnnyds.com
 
 
SAT 11/29 -- ORCHESTRA TROPICANA D'HAITI (Haiti) -- Club Lido -- Revere
Tropicana is an eternal favorite for kompa lovers.
 
 
SUN 11/30 -- Africa Kabisa Interview! World AIDS Day
Community health activists from Africans for Improved Access and other organizations will join us for a discussion on how HIV/AIDS affects Africans living in the Boston area, plus useful information and healthcare resources.
 
 
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WMBR 88.1 FM
Africa Kabisa w/ DJ Julia
Boston's African Music Radio Show
Sundays 4-6pm EST (1600-1800h)
Broadcasting at 88.1fm and streaming live at
www.wmbr.org
Listener request line: 617-253-8810
Calendar and playlists:
http://www.africakabisa.org
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#95 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Sat Nov 8, 2008 5:50 pm
Subject: FUNDRAISER & ELECTION REFLECTION
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Sunday November 9 is WMBR Fundraiser day on Africa Kabisa. We will begin the show with some reflections on the momentously historic event of this past week.
 
In the first half hour, from 4 - 4:30pm, we look forward to hearing perspectives from several illustrious guests on the significance for Africa of Barack Obama's election. We will be joined in the studio by:
ADAMU MUSA (Journalist, Cameroon Radio & Television; Harvard Weatherhead Center Research Fellow)
ALEXIS RWABIZAMBUGA (Rwanda; Harvard Weatherhead Center and London School of Economics Research Fellow)
OUSMANE SENE (Senegal; Director, West African Research Center).
 
From 4:30 - 6pm, we continue with our regular mix of African music, plus our one-day-per-year begging for donations. Make a pledge for Africa Kabisa by calling 617-253-8810 any time from 4 - 6pm EST on November 9.
 
You can also view premiums and pledge on-line at www.wmbr.org until November 19. For on-line pledges, be sure to scroll to Africa Kabisa when you make your show selection. And, please write a few comments on why you are supporting the program!
 
Your donations help support our all-volunteer radio station WMBR 88.1fm, Cambridge, MA. We recognize that the current uncertain economic times are placing great strain on everyone. (And, you probably need that money more than WMBR.) If you can afford to make a nominal donation that is within your budget, we sincerely appreciate it. Personally, what matters most to me is the number of people who pledge, not the total dollar amount. Everyone who makes a pledge, regardless of amount, will receive a CD sampler of some of Africa Kabisa's favorite and most requested songs.
 
Thank you for your support of Africa Kabisa!
 
Also, please tune in Sunday 11/16 when Father Vincent K. Machozi joins us for an analysis and discussion of the conflict in the Eastern Congo.
 
 
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Africa Kabisa w/ DJ Julia
Boston's African Music Radio Show
Sundays 4-6pm EST (1600-1800h)
Broadcasting at 88.1fm and streaming live at
www.wmbr.org
Listener request line: 617-253-8810
Calendar and playlists:
http://www.africakabisa.org
africakabisa@...
 

#96 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Tue Dec 9, 2008 5:06 pm
Subject: FRANCO BOX SET: FRANCOPHONIC
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Attention Franco Luambo Makiadi aficionados! Stern's music has released a 2-CD box set retrospective of Franco & OK Jazz / TPOK Jazz songs from 1953-1980. Francophonic features hits, rarities, and a 48-page booklet of information and photos of Le Gran Maitre's life and indomitable musical contributions. A second box set, featuring material from the 1980s, will be released next year.
 
Last Sunday on Africa Kabisa, our guest was Ken Braun from Stern's Music, who compiled this wonderful collection. We had a great time discussing Franco and featuring tracks from Francophonic. If you missed the December 7 show, you can access it for the next 2 weeks in the Archives section of www.wmbr.org.
 
Stern's Music has a special offer for Africa Kabisa listeners: You can order Francophonic at a discounted price of $18.00 plus shipping. Contact Ken at in NJ at 973-447-2481 or email him at ken@... . (Be sure to mention Africa Kabisa.) And, if you don't have it already, I also highly recommend the Stern's 2-CD Tabu Ley Rochereau box set "The Voice of Lightness".
 
Here's the Francophonic track listing:
 
CD1: En entre OK
 
Esengo ya mokili     
Tika kondima na nzolo     
Anduku lutshuma     
On entre OK, on sort KO     
Tcha tcha tcha de mi amor     
Mosala ekomi mpasi embonga     
Sansi fingomangoma     
Bato ya mabe batondi mboka     
Bazonzele Mama Ana     
Bolingo ya bougie   
Ku Kisantu kikwenda ko   
Tozonga na nganga wana   
Annie ngai nalinga   
Marie naboyi   
Boma l'heure   
Nzube oleka te   
Likambo ya ngana   
Infidelité Mado   
 
CD2: Tout puissant
 
AZDA
Mambu ma miondo
Minuit eleki Lezi
Mabele
Kinsiona
Alimatou
Chérie Bondowe 2
Liberté
Lisolo ya Adamo na Nzambe
Nalingaka yo te
 
 
DECEMBER AFRICAN EVENTS
12/11 -- SAMBA LOLO -- Johnny D's -- Somerville
12/13 -- SEPTENTRIONAL (Haiti) -- Holiday Inn -- Somerville
12/13 -- KHAWARE CELEBRATION w/ Mamadou -- Knights of Columbus -- Salem
12/31 -- KEENOTE ENTERTAINMENT NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY -- Armenian Hall -- Watertown
 
 
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WMBR 88.1 FM
Africa Kabisa w/ DJ Julia
Boston's African Music Radio Show
Sundays 4-6pm EST (1600-1800h)
Broadcasting at 88.1fm and streaming live at
www.wmbr.org
Listener request line: 617-253-8810
Calendar and playlists:
http://www.africakabisa.org
africakabisa@...
 


#97 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Sat Dec 20, 2008 7:58 pm
Subject: DECEMBER / JANUARY AFRICAN EVENTS
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Happy Holidays to all Africa Kabisa listeners! Thank you again for another year of support. And thanks to all the wonderful guests (Moses Matovu, Mulatu Astatke, Adamu Musa, Matthew Lavoie and Leo Sarkisian, Father Vincent Machozi, Ken Braun, Alick Macheso, Nnamdi Moweta, Ousmane Sene, Lubangi Muniania, Ndidi Nwuneli, Thierry Nlandu, and many others) who joined us for on-air discussions on a wide array of topics. We look forward to more great music and interesting conversations  in 2009, as we embark on our 17th year of programming.
 
Program note: If weather is inclement tomorrow afternoon 12/21, I may not be able to make it to the radio station. If I'm not there, Pam Spencer from Jam Session will entertain you with reggae and calypso. (She has a better car than I do!)
 
DECEMBER / JANUARY BOSTON-AREA AFRICAN EVENTS:
 
SUN 12/28 -- DJAKOUT MIZIK (Haiti) -- Holiday Inn -- Somerville
 
WED 12/31 -- ONE LOVE AFRICA NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH -- All Asia Bar -- 334 Mass Ave. -- Cambridge
Presented by Motherlandd & Walapit Entertainment, music by DJ Sam. $25 before 11pm, $35 after, 21+. From 10pm - 2:30am. More info:
Tony motherlandd@... 781.858.6625 or Sam  samgach7@...  617.378.8004 
 
WED 12/31 -- KEENOTE ENTERTAINMENT NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY -- Armenian Hall -- 455 Mount Auburn St.  -- Watertown
Music by DJ Shaq & DJ Kasenge. Tix $20. From 10pm - 2am. 
 
FRI 1/9 -- MIZERO CHILDREN OF RWANDA CHOIR (Rwanda) -- Regent Theatre -- Arlington
Mizero ("hope" in Kinyarwanda) is a choir composed of 13 Rwandan children ages 11–18 years old. Proceeds from the concert will go towards helping to build a School for the Arts in Rwanda. More info: 781-646-4849, www.regenttheatre.com and www.mizerochildren.org
 
 
Africa Kabisa's Top 10 Releases of 2008:
 
1. Franco (DRC)-- Francophonic -- Stern's
2. Orchestra Baobab (Senegal) -- Made in Dakar -- Nonesuch/World Circuit
3. TP Orchestre Poly-Rythmo (Benin) -- The Kings of Benin: Urban Groove 1972 - 1980 -- Soundway
4. Afrigo Band (Uganda) -- Vol. 21 -- Afrigo
5. Various Artists (Nigeria) -- Nigeria Disco Funk Special -- Soundway 
6. Juaneco y Su Combo (Peru) -- Masters of Chicha -- Barbes
7. Samba Mapangala (Kenya) -- African Music Classics -- Sheer
8. Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni ba (Mali) -- Segu Blue -- Out Here
9. Amadou Sodia (Guinea) -- Ca Va Se Savoir -- Stern's
10. Umalali (Belize) -- Garifuna Women's Project -- Cumbancha
 
I would have included Aster Aweke's fantastic release, but I never did find out the name of it! Also, props to Samba Mapangala for his Obama Ubarikiwe hit.
 
And, we honor the memory of the African music legends who passed in 2008.
RIP: Wendo Kolosoy, Oliver de Coque, Miriam Makeba, Sonny Okosun.
 
Peace and blessings and very best wishes for 2009 to all the Africa Kabisa family,
DJ Julia
 
 
WMBR 88.1 FM
Africa Kabisa w/ DJ Julia
Boston's African Music Radio Show
Sundays 4-6pm EST (1600-1800h)
Broadcasting at 88.1fm and streaming live at www.wmbr.org
Listener request line: 617-253-8810
Calendar and playlists:
http://www.africakabisa.org
africakabisa@...
 

 

#98 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Fri Jan 30, 2009 2:53 pm
Subject: FEBRUARY AFRICAN EVENTS
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It has been a challenging winter here in the Boston area! Snow storms twice prevented me from coming to the radio station (thanks to Pam Spencer from Jam Session for filling in with her reggae/calypso mix). And, WMBR has been having problems this past week with our web server. Our server is currently down, preventing streaming and archiving, but we hope that this problem will be resolved soon. Let's hope for better weather and fewer technical obstacles in February!
 
In the meantime, here is a list of Feburary African events.
 
FEBRUARY
 
FRI 2/6 - SUN 2/15 -- AFRICAN FILM FESTIVAL -- Musem of Fine Arts -- Boston
 
 
SAT 2/7 -- LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO (South Africa) -- Sanders Theatre -- Cambridge
Presented by www.worldmusic.org
 
 
FRI 2/13 -- ROKIA TRAORE (Mali) -- Somerville Theatre -- Somerville
Presented by www.worldmusic.org
 
 
FRI 2/13 -- VUSI MAHLASELA (South Africa) -- Regattabar Jazz Club -- Cambridge
At the Charles Hotel in Harvard Square. www.regattabarjazz.com
 
 
FRI 2/20 - SUN 2/22 -- AFRICA BUSINESS CONFERENCE -- Harvard Business School -- Allston
Presented by HBS' Africa Business Club. This year's theme is "Africa on the move: Transforming quick wins into lasting change." More info: abcconference@...
 
 
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WMBR 88.1 FM
Africa Kabisa w/ DJ Julia
Boston's African Music Radio Show
Sundays 4-6pm EST (1600-1800h)
Broadcasting at 88.1fm and streaming live at
www.wmbr.org
Listener request line: 617-253-8810
Calendar and playlists:
http://www.africakabisa.org
africakabisa@...
 

 
 
 
 

#99 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Sun Feb 8, 2009 6:08 pm
Subject: WMBR STREAM / ARCHIVING BACK UP!
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Welcome back online listeners! After 2 weeks of technical difficulties, the WMBR webstream is back up! So tune into Africa Kabisa today and every Sunday 4-6pm EST at www.wmbr.org. And, of course, if you're in the Boston area you can always join us live and direct the traditional radio way at 88.1FM.
 
The streamed shows are also archived for 2 weeks in the Archives section of www.wmbr.org so you can listen to them anytime. Unfortunately, due to problems with our Internet connection, no programs were archived between January 25 and February 5.
 
 
WMBR 88.1 FM
Africa Kabisa w/ DJ Julia
Boston's African Music Radio Show
Sundays 4-6pm EST (1600-1800h)
Broadcasting at 88.1fm and streaming live at
www.wmbr.org
Listener request line: 617-253-8810
http://www.africakabisa.org
africakabisa@...

#100 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Wed Feb 11, 2009 7:31 pm
Subject: URGENT NEED FOR COURT INTERPRETERS (LUGANDA PRIORITY BUT OTHER LANGUAGES ALSO)
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The Office of Court Interpreter Services of the Administrative Office of the Trial Court, MA, is currently recruiting qualified court interpreter applicants for the following African languages:
 
Luganda (Huge, huge, immediate need to find someone to train for April!)
Ibo/ Igbo (Nigeria)
Kru/Krahn (Niger/Congo)
Kpelle (Liberia)
Fulani/Fula/Fulbe (Western Africa)
Kpelle (Liberia)
Grebo (Liberia)
Dinka  (Sudan)
 
If interested, please contact Leonor Figueroa
(you can say Africa Kabisa sent you):
 
Leonor Figueroa-Feher, Ph.D.
Program Manager for Training
Office of Court Interpreter Services, MA
617-878-0261
 

Or visit  http://www.mass.gov/courts/admin/planning/interpreters.html

 

 
 
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Africa Kabisa w/ DJ Julia
Boston's African Music Radio Show
Sundays 4-6pm EST (1600-1800h)
Broadcasting at 88.1fm and streaming live at
www.wmbr.org
Listener request line: 617-253-8810
Calendar and playlists:
http://www.africakabisa.org
africakabisa@...
 

 
 
 
 

#101 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:39 pm
Subject: AFRICA KABISA ON FACEBOOK
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There is now an Africa Kabisa Group on Facebook (www.facebook.com). I'm posting there weekly playlists, event and interview announcements, and any other information that people would like to see. I'll still continue to post information at www.africakabisa.org .

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Africa Kabisa w/ DJ Julia
Boston's African Music Radio Show
Sundays 4-6pm EST (1600-1800h)
Broadcasting at 88.1fm and streaming live at
www.wmbr.org
Archives also available at www.wmbr.org
Listener request line: 617-253-8810

 
 
 

#102 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Wed Feb 25, 2009 11:12 pm
Subject: FEBRUARY / MARCH AFRICAN EVENTS
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FEBRUARY
 
SAT 2/28 -- MIT GRIOT FESTIVAL (West Africa) --Kresge Auditorium -- Cambridge
A day of workshops and performances celebrating griot musical tradition culminating in a concert at 8pm with African music, drum and dance performance featuring the Mbaye Family Drum Troupe, Rambax MIT, Balla Tounkara, Balla Kouyate, and others. A pre-concert symposium with griot elder Masikh Mbaye, Prof. Eric Charry, Prof. Patricia Tang, and Amadou Seck will be held from 6:30 - 7:30pm. More info: 617-253-2826.
 
 
MARCH
 
Thu 3/5 -- BOUBACAR DIABATE & SAMBA LOLO (Mali) -- Johnny D's -- Somerville
 
Sat 3/7 -- CELEBRATING AFRICA -- African Mass, Poetry, Panel Discussion -- St. Paul's Parish -- Cambridge
All day from 9:30am - 5:00pm at 29 Mt. Auburn St., Harvard Sq, Cambridge. Presentations will explore Africa's resounding openness to religious faith and will investigate the various ways in which the church is alive in Africa and Africa is alive in the church. An African Mass will be celebrated by the Rev. Ignatius Ikunza Ayieko, S.J. Other participants include Ifeanyi Menkiti, Wellesley College Professor; Francesco Strobbe, European Central Bank, Germany; Rev. Pashington Obeng, Wellesley College Associate Professor of African Studies.
For free reservations (required): Secretary@Saint-Paul-CSPC.org.
For more information: www.saintpaulcspc.org 
 
 
Sat 3/7 -- GHANA 52ND INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY DANCE AND AWARDS NIGHT -- Sons of Italy -- Watertown
Presented by the Ghana Association of Greater Boston (GAGB) at Sons of Italy Hall, 520 Pleasant Street, Watertown from 6pm - midnite. Featuring DJ Kojak, live gospel performance, food, cash bar. Tickets $25 (adults), $15 (students w/ID). For more information, contact Afua Sarkodie-Mensah at 781-521-5965.
 
 
Sun 3/8 -- N'JIE (MARTINIQUE) -- 33 Stanhope Lounge -- Boston
Creole Fusion every Sunday night at 33 Stanhope Street, Boston
 
 
Sat 3/14 -- DAUGHTERS OF AFRICA: CELEBRATION OF LIFE -- Hibernian Hall -- Roxbury
Commemorating African Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Day. Presented by Africans for Improved Access (AFIA) and the Multicultural AIDS Coalition. From 11am - 6pm at 184 Dudley Street (near Dudley Station). Health screenings (dental, eye, HIV/AIDS, STIs), food, prizes, more. Free. For more information, contact Josephine Mogire 617-238-2462 or jmogire@...
 
 
APRIL PREVIEW
4/11-- HABIB KOITE (Mali) -- Somerville Theatre -- Somerville
4/12 -- EXTRA GOLDEN (Kenya) -- Middle East Upstairs -- Cambridge
 
 
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WMBR 88.1 FM
Africa Kabisa w/ DJ Julia
Boston's African Music Radio Show
Sundays 4-6pm EST (1600-1800h)
Broadcasting at 88.1fm and streaming live at
www.wmbr.org
Archives: www.wmbr.org
Listener request line: 617-253-8810
Facebook: Africa Kabisa Group
 


#103 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Thu Mar 26, 2009 7:18 pm
Subject: MARCH / APRIL AFRICAN EVENTS
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A new African club is opening on 4/3! And, Harvard University is holding some very interesting events during the month of April. Plus much more.
 
MARCH
 
FRI 3/27 -- LAMINE TOURE & GROUP SALOUM (Senegal/Boston) -- Lizard Lounge -- Cambridge
 
 
SAT 3/28 -- SAT 3/28 -- STAND STRONG: HIV/AIDS -- Northeastern University -- Boston
A discussion panel on HIV/AIDS presented by the Liberian AIDS Prevention and Awareness Program. From 2 - 4pm at NU, Room 220 Behrakis. For more info: www.lonestarhealth.org or email Ann Tukpah (anntukpah@...)
 
 
SUN 3/29 -- INTERVIEW! AFRICA KABISA -- WMBR 88.1fm and www.wmbr.org
Julia Mensah of the Africa Caucus at the Harvard Kennedy School and Osub Ahmed of the Harvard African Students Association will stop by to talk about the many events happening at Harvard's upcoming Africa Week (see below).
 
 
APRIL
 
FRI 4/3 -- CLUB SAVANA GRAND OPENING -- Club Caravan -- Revere
Boston's newest Friday night African club kicks off on 4/3 at Club Caravan (next to Club Lido). With DJ Knowledge. Continuing every Friday 9pm- 1am. Free parking. $10 cover (ladies free before 10pm), 21+. Dress to impress.
 
 
SAT 4/4 - SUN 4/12 -- AFRICA WEEK AT HARVARD -- Harvard University -- Cambridge
Sponsored by the Harvard African Law Association, Harvard Kennedy School Africa Caucus, Harvard African Students Association, and Harvard Graduate School of Education's Voices of Africa. Many events scheduled throughout week including discussion panels, film festival, and more. The theme of this year's conference is Africa On The Rise: Successes, Opportunities, and Strategies for Tomorrow. For complete details: www.africaweekatharvard.com
 
 
TUE 4/7 -- ASTER AWEKE (Ethiopia) -- Harvard University -- Cambridge
Did you know that Ethiopian chanteuse Aster Aweke is currently a Blodgett Distinguished Artist at Harvard's Department of Music? Neither did I! I'm trying to see if she can make a visit to Africa Kabisa at some point. In the meantime, she will be having a public lecture entitled "A Musical Conversation" and perform vocal selections on 4/7 at 3pm at the New College Theatre Rehearsal Studio, 10 - 12 Holyoke Street, Cambridge.
 
 
SAT 4/11 -- HABIB KOITE (Mali) -- Somerville Theatre -- Somerville
Presented by www.worldmusic.org
 
 
SUN 4/12 -- EXTRA GOLDEN (Kenya) -- Middle East Upstairs -- Cambridge
Presented by www.worldmusic.org
 
 
SUN 4/12 -- INTERVIEW! AFRICA KABISA -- WMBR 88.1fm and www.wmbr.org
Cameroonian journalist and Harvard Weatherhead Center fellow ADAMU MUSA stops by to talk about the upcoming Rethinking Africa symposium. And, anything else Adamu wants to talk about we are happy to hear as he always has something interesting to say.
 
 
FRI 4/17 -- RETHINKING AFRICA SYMPOSIUM -- Harvard University -- Cambridge
The Weatherhead Center for International Affairs presents Rethinking Africa: Opportunities and Challenges for the 21st Century. From 8:30am - 5:00pm, 1730 Cambridge Street (CGIS South Building), Room S020. Keynote speakers include Dr. Donald Kaberuka, President of the African Development Bank. Topics include "Power and Governance" and "Development, Trade, and Investment". More info: http://www.wcfia.harvard.edu/
 
 
MON 4/20 -- AN EVENING WITH ABDERRHAMANE SISSAKO (Mali) -- Harvard Film Archive -- Carpenter Center -- 24 Quincy Street -- Cambridge
A screening of Sissako's film Bamako and special appearance by the director himself. More info: http://hcl.harvard.edu/hfa/films/2009marapr/bamako.html
 
 
MON 4/27 -- ABDERRHAMANE SISSAKO LECTURE -- MIT -- Cambridge
Malian filmmaker Abderrahmane Sissako will be an Abramowitz Artist-in-Residence from 4/20 - 5/1 at MIT. He presents a public lecture at 77 Mass Ave, Room 6-120 at 7pm on 4/27 entitled  "L'EXIL: Une Richesse Pour L'Humanite / Exile: The Wealth of Humanity. Co-sponsored by the Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values. For more info: 617-253-2787 (ARTS).
 
 
 
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#104 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Tue Apr 7, 2009 5:38 pm
Subject: RIP Eugene Godfried 1952 - 2009
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Dear Africa Kabisa Listeners
 
On March 29, 2009 my radio colleague and very dear friend, Eugene Godfried, passed away. Eugene made several interview appearances via phone on Africa Kabisa. He shared with us his knowledge and perspectives on music from Cuba, Guadeloupe, Haiti, and his home country of Curaçao, delineating the unbreakable connections between Africa and the Caribbean. He gave us in-depth analyses of the songs of Cuban greats Arsenio Rodgriuez, Beny More, and Conjunto Chappotin. And, most recently in January, he spoke about President Obama's inauguration and the implications for changes in American policy towards Cuba.
 
Eugene had the most brilliant multidisciplinary mind and vibrant soul of anyone I have ever known, and he was undeniably the funniest person I have ever encountered. He was a true inspiration for me in many ways. He was very proud of my work with Africa Kabisa, and my deep love for African and Caribbean music. My Sunday ritual after returning home from the radio station was to pick up the phone to call him (no matter what country he was in) and discuss with him that day's program, the songs I selected, and the guests interviewed. I also helped him create his own online radio station, Radio Eugene Godfried International (REGI Radio).
 
I encourage you to visit www.afrocubaweb.com to learn more about Eugene and to read his essays. You can also read there many testimonials to Eugene, including mine. To get a flavor of his personality in action, watch his videos at www.regiradio.org. In addition, broadcasting legend Von Martin, from WPFW's Caribbeana program, devoted last Saturday's broadcast to Eugene with excerpts of his on-air interviews and reminiscenses from friends and family. Von's broadcast is available for download at www.caribbeana.org .
 
I connected with Eugene through music, and I hope at some point to pay tribute to him by featuring some of his favorite songs. In the meantime, here is an obituary that describes some of the many professional roles and complex interests of this extraordinary man.
 
-- Julia Goldrosen, Africa Kabisa, WMBR 88.1FM, Cambridge, MA
 
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Eugène Edward Godfried
10/23/1952 - 3/29/2009
Caribbean Specialist, Radio Journalist, Community Organizer, Musicologist
Director, Radio Eugene Godfried International
Director, Caribbean Division, Radio Havana Cuba

Eugène Edward Godfried Presilia passed on to the ancestors Sunday morning, March 29, 2009, in Willemstad, Curaçao, his homeland, after suffering a grave stroke March 21st. He was 56.

Eugène Godfried was a widely respected and renowned radio journalist, scholar, community organizer, political activist, and ethnomusicologist. For over 30 years, he worked with Caribbean nations to promote ideas and actions regarding popular culture and Caribbean identity. He dedicated his life to researching, articulating, and interpreting cultures of the Caribbean and to fostering Afro-Caribbean pride, and was especially recognized for his expertise on Afro-Cuban music, history, and culture. As a political activist, he fought against colonialism, racism, exploitation, and oppression.

Eugene Godfried's life and work were of deep importance and impact to the Caribbean region. As James Millete, Professor of African American Studies at Oberlin College, notes:

"The death of Eugene Godfried has closed an important chapter in the political life of the Caribbean in general and the Dutch Caribbean in particular. For more than thirty years the name and the activities of Eugene Godfried had to be reckoned with in the region. As activist, as radical politician, as radio journalist, as researcher and propagandist Eugene articulated a constant message of challenge and change, of hope and transformation, from one end of the Caribbean to the other.

But as militant and radical as he was, Eugene was also very human, very cultured, very sophisticated. He was the quintessential Caribbean man. He was fluent in nearly all the languages of the region - from Papiamentu to Patois to Kreyol to Sranang to French and English and Spanish and Dutch and Portuguese, to name only a few - and willingly interpreted the various cultures in language and in meaning to each other and to all those seriously interested in knowing the real Caribbean."

Highly learned, but also a man of the people, Eugene Godfried used his role as a radio personality to foster open discussion among a socially diverse listening audience. For Mr. Godfried, broadcasting was a methodology for promoting active dialogue among all social sectors, and a strategic way to defend popular Caribbean identity. His radio programs incorporated not only music, but discussions of a wide scope spiced with Caribbean cultural ingredients. His international interview guests ranged from all strata of society, from the highest political echelons to the voices of common people conveying their lived experiences.

Just as Eugene Godfried viewed the Caribbean as an integrated region, he integrated broadcast journalism with elements of numerous other disciplines including social psychology, cultural anthropology, linguistics, philosophy, political science, economics, agronomy, religion, social geography, history, sociology, musicology, and ethnography. Similarly, he integrated his experience as a community organizer with that of radio journalist, heading directly to both urban and rural areas to conduct fieldwork and record oral history for his scholarly research.

Born in the Caribbean nation of Curaçao in the Dutch Antilles in 1952, Eugene Godfried began his education in Catholic primary schools of his homeland and took his higher degrees in Holland in social services with an emphasis on culture and community organizing. In the 1970s, he became professionally involved with radio, initially in Curaçao. His political mentor, Dr. Cheddi Jagan, who had served as Chief Minister of Guyana and would later become its President, personally encouraged Mr. Godfried to conduct progressive interviews on radio and television. Jagan, who Mr. Godfried deeply respected as a Marxist-Leninist thinker, was also instrumental in bringing Mr. Godfried to the attention of the Cuban government, who asked him to delve into matters of Afro-Cuban culture, music, and politics.

Eugene Godfried first visited Cuba and participated in its radio broadcasts in the 1970s. He also traveled and broadcasted extensively in numerous other Caribbean and Latin American countries. In the 1980s, following political persecution by the governmental regime in Curacao, he decided to establish himself in Cuba. He quickly became a leading voice, and conscience for Afro-Cuban identity, in Cuban broadcasting, where he worked for several decades. His professional work on Cuban radio stations included Radio Taino, Radio Progreso, (where he directed Caribbean programming and collaborated closely with Eduardo Rosillo Heredia), Radio Rebelde, and Radio CMKS-Guantanamo, among others. Since 1995, he directed the Caribbean Desk of Radio Habana Cuba International as a Caribbean Specialist. A talented linguist, Eugene was fluent in thirteen languages. His main broadcast languages included English, Spanish, Papiamentu, French, and Kreyol. 

Mr. Godfried first made an appearance on Eduardo Rosillo's Radio Progreso program, "Un Domingo Con Rosillo" in 1993. He and Mr. Rosillo became increasingly concerned with the "de-Africanization" of Cuban popular music, and the urgent need for survival of the Cuban son rhythm complex, which they viewed as the most authentic representation of Cuban cultural identity. Mr. Godfried feared that the destruction of this musical form would imply a denial of the African component of Cuban society in shaping Cuban national identity.

Through his involvement with Cuban radio stations, Eugene Godfried actively promoted and celebrated the son complex and other aspects of Afro-Cuban identity. (Similarly, Mr. Godfried would strive to restore respect for the African-originated tumba rhythm of Curaçao.) He also researched deeply and spoke openly about the political history of Afro-Cubans, including the 1912 massacre of members of the Partido Independiente de Color (the Independent Colored People's Party). Although a member of the Cuban Communist Party, Mr. Godfried did not shy from openly criticizing racism within the country. His criticism was accepted at the highest levels, though naturally he made a few unhappy.

Mr. Godfried was also a specialist on celebrations of Carnival as expressed in Caribbean and Latin American nations. He participated in the 1998 world conference on carnival held in Hartford, Connecticut. He was a producer and promoter for the longstanding Cuban group Conjunto Chappottín y sus Estrellas, who were vital to perfecting and popularizing the son complex. Mr. Godfried was responsible for the designation of the group as a National Treasure of the Cuban people. As producer and promoter of the Conjunto throughout the Caribbean, Eugene Godfried was committed to insuring that audiences of the world understand Son as an authentic Cuban cultural creation.

Mr. Godfried was a visiting scholar and guest lecturer at numerous American universities from 1999 - 2007. His lecture topics included issues of race and identity in the Caribbean, as well as popular culture, history, politics, and journalism. His research examined the connections between Africa and the Caribbean, (as well as the world), from anthropological, linguistic, cultural, religious, political, and economic perspectives. Mr. Godfried's paper, "Reflections on Race and the Status of People of African Descent in Revolutionary Cuba" was presented in 2007 at the Caribbean Studies Association conference in Bahia, Brasil. He was also deeply interested in the US African American community and its civil rights movement. In addition, he was directly responsible for organizing the recognition and celebration of the first rebellion in 1795 of enslaved Africans in Curaçao.

Never one to stay idle, despite ill health, he mastered the art of self broadcasting and set up his own Internet radio, Radio Eugene Godfried International, www.regiradio.org, in 2006. (Notable interviews included a lively conversation with Noam Chomsky.) He also produced many videos on topics of Caribbean identity, culture, music, and history, which can be found at that website. The word "International" was an integral component of his broadcasting service, as Eugene Godfried considered himself a truly international man. His deep humanity and open heart respected, accepted, and embraced people and cultures from around the world.

Earlier in his professional life, Mr. Godfried served a four-year term as president of the farmers' cooperative of Curaçao. He returned to Curacao at the end of 2007, and to this political mission in the last year of his life, when in recent months he diligently promoted agrarian reform as the Coordinator of the Plataforma Agrario Nashonal (PAN). Throughout his life, he worked as an organizer with local communities and labor unions in numerous Caribbean nations.

He is survived by two daughters in Curaçao, Yomini and Nohraya Godfried, a daughter in Oriente, Krisjocelyn Godfried , as well as his aunt Crisma Merien-Presilia in Curaçao who raised him, his father Alwin Godfried, his sisters Alwina and Nathaly, his brothers Egbert, Alwin Jr., and Nathaniel, and his cousins, including Rutger Merien. Funeral services were held Saturday April 4, 2009 at the Church of Steenrijk in Willemstad, Curacao and were attended by over 500 people from around the Caribbean and the world, including political dignitaries from Curaçao, Saint Vincent, and Guyana. He was interred at Janwe Cemetery.

He will be missed sorely, as now is the time when the issues he confronted in such a deep way are coming to the fore and his was an understanding born of hard-earned time in Cuba and elsewhere with people at every level of society.

For more information on Eugene Godfried, including his collection of writings, and testimonials from friends and colleagues, please visit www.afrocubaweb.com .

 

 

#105 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Sun May 24, 2009 5:49 pm
Subject: MAY / JUNE AFRICAN EVENTS
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Hey Africa Kabisa listeners -- lots of events happening as summer begins. Also, wanted to let you know about a few other African openings in the Boston area. Boutique Comme a Paris in Malden has opened a tropical food market next door, J. Jireh (672 Salem Street). And, a new and very classy Senegalese restaurant, Teranga, has opened in Boston's South End at 1746 Washington Street (near corner of Mass Ave and Washington).
 
MAY
 
SUN 5/24 -- GIL SEMEDO (Cape Verde) -- Club Pearl -- Boston
 
SAT 5/30-- IRYN NAMUBIRU, RONI BANTON, SPAGEON WAMALA (Uganda) -- Armenian Hall -- Watertown
 
SUN 5/31 -- KAYSHA (DRC) -- 33 Lounge @ 33 Stanhope Street -- Boston
 
SUN 5/31 -- SAFARI CLUB NITE -- Club Pearl (Matrix) -- 279 Tremont Street -- Boston
 
JUNE
 
SAT 6/6-- AMADOU & MARIAM (Mali) -- Paradise Rock Club -- Boston
 
SAT 6/6 -- KONPA CRUISE (Haiti) -- Spirit of Boston -- Boston
 
SAT 6/13 -- UGANDAN BOAT CRUISE (Uganda) -- 290 Northern Ave. --  Boston
 
SAT 6/13-- ALL CAMEROON CULTURAL DAY (Cameroon) -- Jin Restaurant -- Saugus
 
SUN 6/14 -- HARMONIK & ZIN (Haiti) -- Roxy -- Boston
 
SAT 6/20 -- AFRICAN FESTIVAL -- Lowell
 
WED 6/24 -- FEMI KUTI (Nigeria) -- Paradise Rock Club -- Boston
 
FRI 6/26-- ANDRE-MARIE TALA, EMILE KANGUE, JACOB NGUNI, DAVE K. MOKTOI (Cameroon) -- Club Lido -- Revere
 
 
CLUBS
Every Friday -- African night at Club Caravan in Revere
Every Sunday -- Creole Fusion at 33 Stanhope Street in Boston
 
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#106 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Mon Jun 1, 2009 4:59 pm
Subject: KING SUNNY ADE -- 7/15 MFA
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King Sunny Ade and his African Beats will be performing Wednesday July 15 at the Museum of Fine Arts's Concert in the Courtyard. Tickets are nearly sold out, so if you want to go, best to order them today! Tickets are $38 general admission, $32 for MFA members, seniors, students. You can order tickets online at www.mfa.org or by calling  617-369-3306.

If you are not in the Boston area, the band will be making numerous appearances throughout June and July during their North America tour.

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#107 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Sun Jun 14, 2009 2:48 pm
Subject: JUNE / JULY AFRICAN EVENTS
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Lots of new events added for June. And lots of ticket giveaways will be happening in coming weeks on Africa Kabisa!
 
JUNE
 
WED 6/17 -- BAMBINO (Niger) -- Johnny D's -- Somerville
Singer and guitarist of traditionally-based Tuareg music from Niger
 
 
SAT 6/20 -- AFRICAN FESTIVAL -- Sampas Pavilion -- Lowell
11am - 7pm. For more info: www.africanfestivallowell.org
 
 
SAT 6/20 -- THE RUBBLEBUCKET ORCHESTRA (afrobeat) -- Harper's Ferry -- Allston
 
 
TUE 6/23 -- YOUSSOUPHA SIDIBE (Senegal) -- Johnny D's -- Somerville
Youssoupha's musical career began over twenty years ago in his home of Senegal, West Africa, where he was trained as a Kora player at the National Music Conservatory of Senegal. His music fuses traditional West African sounds on the Kora, with the Sufi devotional chanting of the Senegalese Baay Faal community
 
 
WED 6/24 -- FEMI KUTI (Nigeria) -- Paradise Rock Club -- Boston
Son of Fela. Tickets $25.
 
 
FRI 6/26-- CAMEROON LEGENDS TOUR (Cameroon) -- Club Lido -- Revere
This tour features musicians famous since the 1970s -- ANDRE-MARIE TALA, EMILE KANGUE, and JACOB NGUNI -- and comedian DAVE K. MOKTOI. Blind singer/guitarist Andre-Marie Tala has released decades of stylistically diverse hits including "Hot Koki" and "Je Vais a Yaounde". Emile Kangue began his career with the legendary band Black Styl, and has continued strong in the makossa tradition. Jacob Nguni was the lead guitarist for Prince Nico Mbarga and Rocafil Jazz, imprinting his riffs on hits like "Sweet Mother" and "Aki Special". Tickets $50 (discounts available for purchases of 2 or more) at http://partners.ticketleap.com or www.ticketmaster.com . More info: 617-513-9459. (Tune into Africa Kabisa on Sunday 6/21 for interviews with some of these artists and ticket giveaways!)
 
 
SUN 6/28 -- ORAN ETKIN & GROUP KELENIA (Israel / Mali) -- Johnny D's -- Somerville
Israeli-born clarinetist/saxophonist Oran Etkin's Group Kalenia includes Malian influences and musicians such Balla Kouyate (balafon) and Makane Kouyate (calabash).
 
 
JULY
 
SAT 7/4 -- CAPE VERDEAN FESTIVAL (Cape Verde) -- City Hall Plaza -- Boston
 
 
SAT 7/11 -- THE N AFFAIR FEATURING DJ MONDY (Uganda) -- Courtyard by Marriott -- Cambridge
"The N Affair" is a new monthly event happening at 777 Memorial Drive, Cambridge from 9pm - 2am featuring different dj's. DJ Mondy will be at the helm on 7/11. Tickets $15, dress to impress. For more info: 617-594-4000 or thenaffair@...
 
 
WED 7/15 -- KING SUNNY ADE & HIS AFROBEATS (Nigeria) -- Museum of Fine Arts -- Boston
The king of Nigerian juju music makes a long-awaited and much-anticipated Boston return for an outdoor concert in the courtyard at the MFA. More info: www.mfa.org
 
 
CLUBS
Every Friday -- African night at Club Caravan in Revere
Every Sunday -- Creole Fusion at 33 Stanhope Street in Boston
 
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#108 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Fri Jul 3, 2009 5:14 pm
Subject: JULY AFRICAN EVENTS
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An Africa Kabisa exclusive interview with Ivoirean youth leader Ble Goude, plus many music events are on the calendar for July.
 
JULY
 
FRI 7/3 -- SWEET MICKEY & KREYOL LA (Haiti) -- Sheraton Hotel -- Braintree
9pm - 2am. Presented by Bazille Entertainment. Tickets $30 in advance, 18+. More info: 781-981-3868.
 
 
SAT 7/4 -- CAPE VERDEAN FESTIVAL (Cape Verde) -- City Hall Plaza -- Boston
Starting at 2pm. More info: www.cityofboston.gov/arts
 
 
SUN 7/5 -- BLE GOUDE INTERVIEW (Cote d'Ivoire)  -- Africa Kabisa -- WMBR 88.1fm & www.wmbr.org
Controversial Ivoirean youth leader Charles Ble Goude will join us by phone from Abidjan around 4:30pm for what could be a very interesting interview (barring potential phone/language communication problems.) Ble Goude is the president of the Congres Panafricain des Jeunes et des Patriots (www.cojep.info). He is strongly anti-imperialist / anti-colonialist, pro-pan Africanist, and an admirer of African revolutionary leaders such as Lumumba, Sankara, and Nkrumah. In 2004, following French attacks on Ivoirean military aircraft during the civil war, he was accused of fomenting violent anti-French riots in Abidjan. In 2006, the UN issued sanctions and a travel ban against him, after his "Young Patriots" attacked UN headquarters in Cote d'Ivoire. Ble Goude will discuss his resistance movement, the current peace process in Cote d'Ivoire, his portrayal in the western media, and the relevance of pan-Africanism for contemporary Africa and its youth.
 
 
THU 7/9 -- THROW DOWN YOUR HEART PREVIEW (Mali) -- Coolidge Corner Theatre -- Brookline
THROW DOWN YOUR HEART is a documentary film that follows American banjo virtuoso Béla Fleck on his journey to Africa (Uganda, Tanzania, The Gambia and Mali) to explore the roots of the banjo and record an album. On July 9 at 7pm, the Coolidge Corner Theatre will screen a preview of the film, featuring Bela Fleck in person. Regular showings begin on 7/10. More info: www.coolidge.org
 
 
SAT 7/11 -- THE N AFFAIR FEATURING DJ MONDY (Uganda) -- Courtyard by Marriott -- Cambridge
"The N Affair" is a new monthly event happening at 777 Memorial Drive, Cambridge from 9pm - 2am featuring different dj's. DJ Mondy will be at the helm on 7/11 to spin some great East African music. Tickets $15, dress to impress. For more info: 617-594-4000 or thenaffair@...
 
 
SAT 7/11 -- NEW ENGLAND MALAWIAN ASSOCIATION PARTY (Malawi) -- Sons of Italy -- Quincy
The Malawian Community residing in New England invites you to celebrate the 45th Independence Anniversary for Malawi. Friends of Malawi Near or Far are welcome. Bring your dance shoes!! From 7pm - midnite at 120 Quarry Street. More info: 617-230-2817 or abel_moya2001@...
 
 
WED 7/15 -- KING SUNNY ADE & HIS AFROBEATS (Nigeria) -- Museum of Fine Arts -- Boston
The king of Nigerian juju music makes a long-awaited and much-anticipated Boston return for an outdoor concert in the courtyard at the MFA. More info: www.mfa.org
 
 
SAT 7/18 -- BOSTON RHYTHM FESTIVAL (Haiti) -- Westin Copley Place Hotel --Boston
Featuring live performances from Emeline Michel, Alan Cave, Ali Angel, Robert Martino, Jah Nesta, Kleva Kid, Light's Out DJ's, Nomads, Superplus, and more. Tickets $35 in advance, 18+. For more info: http://brf.eventbrite.com/ or 781-420-9880 or event@... 
 
 
SUN 7/26 -- VIJOH STAR (Cote d'Ivoire) -- Creole Fusion @ 33 Stanhope Lounge -- Boston
Female coupe decale star from Abidjan. Info will be posted shortly at www.1804productions.com
 
 
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#109 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Thu Aug 6, 2009 5:36 pm
Subject: AUGUST AFRICAN EVENTS
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August
 
FRI 8/7 -- SALONEAN FUNDRAISING DANCE GALA (Sierra Leone) -- Lombardo's -- Randolph
Fundraising gala from 8pm - 1am for Salone Health Care Services, a non-profit that supports a health care clinic in Angola Town, Freetown, Sierra Leone. Requested donation: $60. More info: 508-369-8043 or slhccorp@... .
 
 
FRI 8/7 -- FIRST FRIDAY KOMPA (Haiti) -- Holiday Inn Night Games -- Somerville
From 10pm - 2am with DJe2e4 & DJ Republik. 30 Washington St., Somerville
 
 
SAT 8/8 -- GHANA ASSOC. OF GREATER BOSTON SUMMER PICNIC (Ghana) -- Fenn School -- Concord
Potluck picnic, games, music starting at 12 noon. More info: 781-521-5965
 
 
SAT 8/8 -- THE N AFFAIR (East Africa) -- Marriott Courtyard 777 Memorial Drive -- Cambridge
Bongo Flava night with DJ Luke, DJ, Kasenge, and DJ Pitho. Cover charge $15. 9pm - 2am, 21 +. More info: thenaffair@...
 
 
SAT 8/29 -- BOSTON CARNIVAL (Caribbean) -- Franklin Park -- Dorchester
 
 
SAT 8/29 --BLUE 3, MICHAEL ROSS, P SOZI, & 12G (Uganda) -- Armenian Hall -- Watertown 
More info: rkasule_2000@...
 
 
SAT 8/29 -- CHAMPAGNE CARIMI CRUISE (Haiti) -- Spirit of Boston -- Boston
 
 
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#110 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Fri Sep 4, 2009 2:48 pm
Subject: SEPTEMBER AFRICAN EVENTS
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September
 
 
SUN 9/6 -- N AFFAIR: SOUL NIGHT WITH DJ NYANDAT (Kenya) -- Marriott Courtyard -- Cambridge
More info: thenaffair@...
 
 
SAT 9/12 -- BOUBACAR DIABATE & SAMBA LOLO (West Africa) -- Johnny D's -- Somerville
 
 
SAT 9/12 -- THIERRY CHAM (GUADELOUPE) & B-NICE -- Loft 44 -- Randolph
 
 
SAT 9/12 -- MATIMBA YA RIPFUMELO (South Africa) -- Hope Fellowship Church -- Cambridge
Benefit concert form 6 - 8:30pm for AIDS orphans in South Africa. More info: www.tremendoushearts.org
 
 
SUN 9/13 -- CAMBRIDGE CARNIVAL -- Kendall Square -- Cambridge
12 - 7pm Kendall Square, Cambridge. (Parade starts at 1pm going through Central Square to Kendall Square). More info: www.cambridgecarnival.org
 
 
WED 9/30 -- CHICAGO AFROBEAT PROJECT (afrobeat) -- Johnny D's -- Somerville
 
 
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#111 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Mon Sep 21, 2009 3:45 pm
Subject: SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER AFRICAN EVENTS
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Lots of interesting music, lectures, and interviews coming in the next weeks.
 
September
 
MON 9/21 -- JOHN KUFOUR (Ghana) -- MIT Legatum Lecture -- Cambridge
President John Kufour (former President of Ghana and Chair of the African Union) will present a lecture entitled, "Entrepreneurship, Government, and Development in Africa" at 50 Vassar Street (Building 34, Room 101). Seating will begin promptly at 3:30; lecture from 4:00 - 5pm. Open to the public, free of charge. More info: http://legatum.mit.edu/lectures
 
 
THU 9/24 -- RAILA AMOLO ODINGA (Kenya) -- Harvard Kennedy School -- Cambridge
Prime Minister Odinga will present a lecture entitled, "Making Democracy Work in Africa-- Vision of an African Leader" at Harvard Kennedy School's Institute of Politics startgin at 6pm. Co-sponsored by Harvard's Center for International Development. For more info: www.iop.harvard.edu
 
 
FRI 9/25 -- ALAN CAVE (Haiti) -- Creole Cruise on Spirit of Boston -- Boston
 
 
SUN 9/27 -- AFRICA KABISA INTERVIEW! JOHN MUGANE & FALLOU NGOM -- WMBR 88.1fm & www.wmbr.org
Professors John Mugane (Director of Harvard's African Languages program), and Fallou Ngom (Boston University Department of Anthropology, Director of BU's African Languages program) will be joining us at around 4:30pm to discuss intersections of language, culture, and history.
 
 
WED 9/30 -- CHICAGO AFROBEAT PROJECT (afrobeat) -- Johnny D's -- Somerville
 
 
October
 
SAT 10/3 -- AFRICAN COMMUNITY HEALTH INITIATIVES (ACHI) FUNDRAISER -- Hyatt Regency -- Boston
ACHI hosts its first annual "Healthy Neighbors, Health Community" fundraiser brunch from 11am - 2pm. More info: http://africancommunityhealthinitiatives.org/
 
 
SUN 10/4 -- FANNY J. (French Guyana?) -- 33 Stanhope Lounge -- Boston
Zouk chanteuse Fanny comes to Creole Fusion night, along with Ccee Baptiste. More info: www.1804productions.com
 
 
FRI 10/9 -- BONGA (Angola) -- Restaurant Cesaria -- Dorchester
The legendary Bonga, Angola's powerful voice of music and political resistance, comes to Restaurant Cesaria. Tickets $30. More info: 617-282-1998.
 
 
SUN 10/11 -- HOMMAGE A FRANCO -- AFRICA KABISA SPECIAL! -- WMBR 88.1fm & www.wmbr.org
In honor of the 20th anniversary of the death of Franco Luambo Makiadi, we will devote today's show to the Congo Colossus, Le Grand Maitre. We will be featuring tracks from the newly released Francophonic Vol. 2, and speaking with Stern's music's Ken Braun and Congolese music expert Lubangi Muniania. We hope also to have interviews with other guests on the life and musical legacy of Franco & TPOK Jazz, throughout the month of October. More details to follow. And, we will gladly play all your Franco requests throughout the month! Please email africakabisa@... for advance musical reservations.
 
 
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#112 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Fri Nov 6, 2009 3:28 pm
Subject: NOVEMBER AFRICAN EVENTS
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Don't forget Sunday November 8 is the annual WMBR fundraiser on Africa Kabisa! Plus some great events in November (including kompa favorites Tropicana and Septentrional!)
 
NOVEMBER
 
SUN 11/8 -- WMBR FUNDRAISER ON AFRICA KABISA! -- WMBR 88.1FM / www.wmbr.org
Time for our annual day of fundraising for the radio station that brings you Africa Kabisa! You can call in with your pledges at 617-253-8810 from between 4-6pm (Eastern time) or pledge on-line at www.wmbr.org . Everyone who pledges, regardless of amount, will receive a special Africa Kabisa fundraiser CD with some of our/your favorite songs. (If you have suggestions for songs that you would like included, please email me.)
 
THU 11/12 -- ISAAC DELGADO (Cuba) -- Berklee Performance Center -- Boston
Grammy-award winning Cuban timba singer Isaac Delgado will be backed by his a group of Berklee students, faculty, and alumni.
 
 
FRI 11/20 -- RUMBAFRICA (DRC / Boston) -- Club Caravan -- Revere
Soukous with Boston's Rumbafrica. More info: Kadima 339-293-2398
 
 
FRI 11/20 -- SING SING TRADITION (Senegal) -- Suffolk University Walsh Theatre -- Boston
Featuring the Faye family of drummers from Senegal
 
 
SAT 11/21 -- SARA TAVARES (Cape Verde) -- Berklee Performance Center -- Boston
Presented by www.worldmusic.org
 
 
THU 11/26 -- ORCHESTRE SEPTENTRIONAL (Haiti) -- Charles Mosley Ballroom -- Dedham
Another legendary Haitian band. Tix $30 adv / $35 door. More info: www.planetcompas.com / mrcompas@... / 781-510-6566
 
 
SAT 11/28 -- ORCHESTRE TROPICANA D'HAITI (Haiti) -- Club Lido -- Revere
Tropicana returns for their annual post-Thanksgiving fete! 9pm - 1 am (and these guys always start on time), tickets $30 adv/$35 door. Tickets available at M&S Beauty Supply. More info: 617-678-3848 or 617-776-5829.
 
 
SAT 11/28 -- N AFFAIR -- Marriott Courtyard -- Cambridge
The N Affair is kicking off pan-African (soukous, coupe decale, zouk, etc.) with this bash. I hear that special guest DJs will be Hassan and Deville.
 
 
DECEMBER PREVIEW
12/10 -- BALLA KOUYATE (Mali) -- Johnny D's -- Somerville
12/12-- ILO FEREIRA (Cape Verde) -- Johnny D's -- Somerville
12/19 -- GHANA ASSOC. GREATER BOSTON XMAS PARTY -- Sons of Italy -- Watertown
 
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#113 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Sun Nov 22, 2009 2:39 am
Subject: NOVEMBER / DECEMBER AFRICAN EVENTS
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NOVEMBER
 
SUN 11/22 -- ANGOLAN MUSIC SPECIAL (Angola) -- Africa Kabisa! -- WMBR 88.1fm / www.wmbr.org
In honor of Angolan Independence Day, join us for a 2-hour special on music from Angola, past and present.  We'll begin with a focus on the artists and songs pertinent to the revolutionary struggle for Angola's independence from Portugal in 1975, and then move on to an overview of Angolan music styles, and the current popular sounds. Guests include Belmiro Mongo, DJ Nando, and Benjamin Lefabvre (Akwaaba Music).
 
 
SUN 11/22 -- MANTRA SUNDAYS GRAND OPENING (Zouk, CaboZouk) -- Mantra 52 Temple Place -- Boston
The Creole Fusion crew is now moving over to Mantra on Sunday nights featuring the best of zouk and Cabo with DJ Nando, DJ Adison, and friends.
 
 
THU 11/26 -- ORCHESTRE SEPTENTRIONAL (Haiti) -- Charles Mosley Ballroom -- Dedham
Legendary Haitian band. Tix $30 adv / $35 door. More info: www.planetcompas.com / mrcompas@... / 781-510-6566
 
 
THU 11/26 -- GAMA, PRINCESS LOVER, TANIA (Cabo and Antillean Zouk) -- Club Lido -- Revere
Tickets $30
 
 
SAT 11/28 -- ORCHESTRE TROPICANA D'HAITI (Haiti) -- Club Lido -- Revere
The phenomenal Tropicana returns for their annual post-Thanksgiving fete! 9pm - 1 am (and these guys always start on time), tickets $30 adv/$35 door. Tickets available at M&S Beauty Supply. More info: 617-678-3848 or 617-776-5829.
 
 
DECEMBER
 
THU 12/10 -- BALLA KOUYATE and WORLD VISION (Mali) -- Johnny D's -- Somerville
Balafon virtuoso Balla Kouyate (who has worked with such artists as Yo-Yo Ma and Angelique Kidgo) and his group perform at Johnny D's. Kouyate, a Mande jeli, will appear on Africa Kabisa (hopefully with his balafon) on Sunday December 6.
 
 
SAT 12/12-- ILO FEREIRA (Cape Verde) -- Johnny D's -- Somerville
Guitarist/singer Ilo Fereira, who has become a protege of Jimmy Buffett, performs from 7-9pm.
 
 
SAT 12/19 -- GHANA ASSOC. GREATER BOSTON XMAS PARTY (Ghana) -- Sons of Italy -- Watertown
From 6pm - midnite. Music by DJ Kojak. More info: 781-521-5965 or email ghana_mass@...
 
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#114 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Thu Feb 4, 2010 3:45 am
Subject: FEB / MAR AFRICAN EVENTS
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Here are African events happening in Boston area for February and March.
 
FEBRUARY
 
SAT 2/6 -- LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO (South Africa) -- Sanders Theatre -- Cambridge
South Africa's premier mbube practitioners. Presented by www.worldmusic.org
 
 
SAT 2/13 -- LESA NEW ENGLAND VALENTINE'S DAY DANCE (Cameroon) -- St. James Armenian Church -- Watertown
Local alumnae of Our Lady of Lourdes High School, Bamenda, Cameroon are having a party to raise funds to support girls' education at their school. More info: 781-420-6502
 
 
WED 2/17-- "AN EWE PROVERB" (Ghana) -- Berklee College of Music -- Boston
Traditional Ewe music, featuring the Berklee West African Drum and Dance Ensemble and Berklee's new Africa Scholar student Victor Dogah.
 
 
THU 2/18 -- BENEFIT FOR HAITI w/ EMELINE MICHEL & ZILI MIZIK (Haiti) -- Johnny D's -- Somerville
Benefit from 7:30 - 9pm. $20.
 
 
FRI 2/26 -- OMARA PORTUONDO (Cuba) -- Sanders Theatre -- Cambridge
World-renowned Cuban singer, and former member of Buena Vista Social Club, returns to Boston for the first time since 2000. Presented by www.worldmusic.org
 
 
MARCH
 
SAT 3/6 -- GHANA ASSOCIATION OF GREATER BOSTON INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION (Ghana) -- Sons of Italy -- Watertown
More info: ghana_mass@...
 
 
WED 3/10 -- TRADICAO DE TERRA w/ EDERLINO & MARIA TAVARES (Cape Verde) -- Ryle's -- Cambridge
 
 
SAT 3/20 -- HABIB KOITE & BAMADA (Mali) -- Somerville Theatre-- Somerville
Presented by www.worldmusic.org
 
 
SAT 3/27 -- BASSEKOU KOUYATE & NGONI BA (Mali) -- Somerville Theatre -- Somerville
Presented by www.worldmusic.org
 
 
APRIL / MAY PREVIEW
4/2 - 4/3 -- Angelique Kidjo (Benin) -- Somerville Theatre
4/10 -- King Sunny Ade (Nigeria) -- Somerville Theatre
4/16 -- Rokia Traore (Mali) -- Somerville Theatre
5/1 -- Baaba Maal (Senegal) -- Somerville Theatre
 
 
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#115 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Fri Mar 5, 2010 9:24 pm
Subject: MARCH / APRIL AFRICAN EVENTS
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MARCH
 
SAT 3/6 -- GHANA ASSOCIATION OF GREATER BOSTON INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION (Ghana) -- Sons of Italy -- Watertown
More info: ghana_mass@...
 
 
SAT 3/6 -- ONE PEOPLE, ONE HEALTH, ONE GOD -- UMass-Lowell Inn and Conference Center -- Lowell
4:30pm - 10:30pm. Presented by the African Faith Community of Massachusetts, MAC's Africans For Improved Access (AFIA) Program, and Lowell Community Health Center (LCHC) in  honor of the National Week of Prayer for the Helaing of AIDS.
 
 
SUN 3/7 -- HOPE FOR HAITI BENEFIT -- Middle East Downstairs -- Cambridge
Presented by the African Community of Cambridge MA. Featuring live afrobeat bands (Mamadou,  Ball Toukara, Macrotones, Shokazoba, Samba Lolo). Families with children 2:30 - 6:30pm, Adults 18+ 7:30pm - midnight. Proposed donation of $10, proceeds to benefit Matenwa Community Learning Center in Haiti. 472 Mass Ave., Central Square, Cambridge. More info: www.africancommunityofcambridgema.com
 
 
SUN 3/7 -- NELSON FREITAS (Cape Verde) -- Felt -- 533 Washington Street (Downtown Crossing) -- Boston
Cabozouk artist Nelson Freitas kicks off the Grand Opening of Felt Sundays featuring three floors of music with DJs E2E4, Nando, and RickyGroov. Felt Sundays presents dj mix of kompa, zouk, hip hop, reggae, and world rhythms along with live acts. More info: www.1804productions.com
 
 
WED 3/10 -- TRADICAO DE TERRA w/ EDERLINO & MARIA TAVARES (Cape Verde) -- Ryle's -- Cambridge
 
 
SAT 3/13 -- ANTILLAISE SATURDAYS GRAND OPENING -- Mantra -- Boston
Grand opening of Saturday club at Mantra (522 Temple Place, Downtown Crossing) with DJ E2E4 and DJ Dos. Featuring zouk, kizomba, tarrachina, kompa love.
 
 
SAT 3/13 -- AFRICAN CROSSROADS -- Springstep -- Medford
African Crossroads, a celebration of the vibrant music and dance of Africa and the African Diaspora featuring spoken word, music, dance, art. www.springstep.org
 
 
SAT 3/20 -- HABIB KOITE & BAMADA (Mali) -- Somerville Theatre-- Somerville
Presented by www.worldmusic.org
 
 
SAT 3/27 -- BASSEKOU KOUYATE & NGONI BA (Mali) -- Somerville Theatre -- Somerville
Presented by www.worldmusic.org
 
 
SUN 3/28 -- DABENZ (Haiti) -- Felt -- Boston
 
 
APRIL
 
FRI 4/2 & SAT 4/3 -- ANGELIQUE KIDJO (Benin) -- Somerville Theatre -- Somerville
Show 8pm, tickets $40. Presented by www.worldmusic.org
 
 
FRI 4/16 -- ROKIA TRAORE (Mali) -- Somerville Theatre -- Somerville
Show 8pm, tickets $35. Presented by www.worldmusic.org
 
 
FRI 4/23, SAT 4/24, SUN 4/25 -- NORA CHIPAUMIRE (Zimbabwe) -- Institute of Contemporary Art -- Boston
Nora Chipaumire, featured dancer and former associate artistic director of Urban Bush Women, fuses her powerful movement with Thomas Mapfumo's live music to create a performance that explores what it means to live as an exile from Zimbabwe in an increasingly borderless world. Presented by www.worldmusic.org
 
 
MAY PREVIEW
5/1 -- Baaba Maal (Senegal)
5/16 -- King Sunny Ade (Nigeria; rescheduled from 4/10)
 
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#116 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Fri Apr 2, 2010 8:00 pm
Subject: APRIL / MAY AFRICAN EVENTS
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April is in full bloom with many interesting musical, cultural, and political African events!
 
APRIL
 
FRI 4/2 & SAT 4/3 -- ANGELIQUE KIDJO (Benin) -- Somerville Theatre -- Somerville
Show 8pm, tickets $40. Presented by www.worldmusic.org
 
 
MON 4/5 - SUN 4/18 -- AFRICA FOCUS AT HARVARD -- Harvard University -- Cambridge
Harvard Africa Focus (formerly "Africa Week") is a two-week long celebration of Africa at the Harvard University. A variety of events are planned to raise awareness about African culture and the economic, health, and policy concerns of the continent. This year, there will be panel discussions at the Harvard Kennedy School, an education conference at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, a talk at the Harvard Medical School and the Harvard School of Public Health, an African Law and Development Conference at the Harvard Law School, and Africa Night (a night of entertainment) at the Harvard College. There will also be a dance party at the Sheraton Commander on April 10. Events are open to everyone in community and most are free of charge. More info: http://africafocusatharvard.com/  (Anita Okemini, organizer of the event, will join us for an interview on Sunday April 4 on Africa Kabisa.)
 
 
SUN 4/11 -- SIERRA LEONE REFUGEE ALL STARS (Sierra Leone) -- Harper's Ferry -- Allston
SAR touring in support of their new album Rise and Shine.
 
 
FRI 4/16 -- ROKIA TRAORE (Mali) -- Somerville Theatre -- Somerville
Show 8pm, tickets $35. Presented by www.worldmusic.org
 
 
SAT 4/17 -- First African Town Meeting with Gov. Deval Patrick -- Tobin Community Center -- Roxbury
Doors open 2:15pm; governor speaks at 3pm. The Governor's African Council (GAC) is an independent community initiative that aims to strengthen the African Voice in Massachusetts through political and civic engagement. The GAC's objective is to unify and increase the participation of the African community in the Massachusetts political processes and build a voice that can advocate for the community's needs. GAC is organizing the First African Town Hall Meeting as one way to give voice to the issues of the African community. It is one of the many major events GAC will be organizing to strengthen the African voice in Massachusetts. If you are interested in learning more or being a part of building the GAC, please email gaccampaign@... or call 617-5447- GAC.
 
 
FRI 4/23, SAT 4/24, SUN 4/25 -- NORA CHIPAUMIRE (Zimbabwe) -- Institute of Contemporary Art -- Boston
Nora Chipaumire, featured dancer and former associate artistic director of Urban Bush Women, fuses her powerful movement with Thomas Mapfumo's live music to create a performance that explores what it means to live as an exile from Zimbabwe in an increasingly borderless world. Presented by www.worldmusic.org
 
 
FRI 4/30 -- HAITIAN HERITAGE CELEBRATION (Haiti) -- Cambridge Multicultural Arts Center -- Cambridge
Hosted by Cambridge Poet Populist Jean Dany Joachim and featuring dance by Yanvanlou and music by Zili Misik--taking inspiration from Haiti and the African Diaspora, this Artisans' World Gallery-curated event pays tribute to the beauty of Haitian Culture. Also, Vanishing Birds of Haiti, the artwork of Haitian artist Larimer Saincilus will be on display.
 
 
MAY
 
SAT 5/1 -- BAABA MAAL (Senegal) -- Somerville Theatre -- Somerville
Presented by www.worldmusic.org Tickets $40, showtime 8pm.
 
 
SUN 5/16 -- KING SUNNY ADE & HIS AFRICAN BEATS (Nigeria) -- Somerville Theatre -- Somerville
Presented by www.worldmusic.org . Tickets $28, showtime 8pm.
 
 
JUNE PREVIEW
6/15 -- Tony Allen (Nigeria) -- Middle East Downstairs -- Cambridge
6/17 -- Salif Keita (Mali) -- Somerville Theatre -- Somerville
 
 
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#117 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Tue Apr 20, 2010 5:51 pm
Subject: KING SUNNY ADE CANCELS U.S. TOUR
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Sad news why King Sunny Ade has cancelled his U.S. tour, including the Boston date scheduled for 5/16.

WORLD MUSIC/CRASHarts ANNOUNCES

KING SUNNY ADé CANCELS TOUR

BOSTON, MA –King Sunny Adé cancels North American tour including his upcoming concert on Sunday, May 16 at 8pm at the Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Somerville. Refunds are available at points of purchase.  For information call World Music/CRASHarts (617) 876-4275.

During the last week of March, two members of King Sunny Adé's African Beats band – talking drummer Gabriel Ayanniyi and percussionist Omo Olope – died in a car crash.  Two replacements were found and tour dates reorganized, but now it seems that the U.S. Embassy did not approve the necessary paperwork in time to allow the new band members into the country.

According to a statement released by the artist's representative, the North American April / May tour has been canceled "until such a time as King Sunny Adé and his group have sufficiently regrouped and are ready to face the rigors of an international tour again."

"We offer our heartfelt condolences to the band and the families of the deceased," the rep said in the statement. "On behalf of the artist and his band, we extend our apologies to all who will be disappointed by their inability to perform in North America this year."

For more information please visit: http://www.myspace.com/mastersunnyade

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From the publicist for King Sunny Ade:

It is with great sadness that we announce the cancellation of the entire April/May 2010 North American tour for King Sunny Ade and his African Beats.

On March 26th 2010 a tragic car accident took the lives of two members of the African Beats, talking drummer Gabriel Ayanniyi and percussionist Omo Olope, who were en-route to a video shoot for a forthcoming recording. When the US Embassy refused to grant visas to replacement members in a timely manner, there was confusion about the possible courses of action. At the same time, it became clear that the artist and the band had neither recovered from the impact of the tragedy, nor were they able to find consensus on how to move forward with normal touring.

As a result, the North American April/May 2010 tour has been canceled until such a time as King Sunny Ade and his group have sufficiently regrouped and are ready to face the rigors of an International tour again.

We offer our heartfelt condolences to the band and the families of the deceased. On behalf of the artist and his band we extend our apologies to all who will be disappointed by their inability to perform in North America this year. 

Mat Martin, Publicist
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#118 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Sat May 15, 2010 2:48 pm
Subject: MAY / JUNE / JULY AFRICAN EVENTS
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Many interesting cultural events kicking off the summer, including a 2-day World Cup party at the Boston Children's Museum in June, and Boston's First African Festival at City Hall Plaza in July! Also, for you playlist fans -- I apologize for falling many weeks behind in playlists. I'll try to get them going again soon (see Database section of www.africakabisa.org or email africa@... for direct playlist mailings.)
 
 
MAY
 
Sat 5/22 -- CRUISE AFRIQUE -- Spirit of Boston -- Boston
An African music boat cruise from 11pm - 4am aboard the Spirit of Boston, 200 Seaport Boulevard, Boston. Four levels of entertainment, hosted by Roy Afrique. More info: 781.354.1580 or email Afriquevents@...
 
JUNE
 
Fri 6/11 & Sat 6/12 -- ONE AFRICA, MANY COUNTRIES -- Boston Children's Museum -- Boston
The Boston Children's Museum (308 Congress Street) is celebrating Boston's African diversity, and the kick-off of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa, with a 2-day event of live African music, food, kids activities, and family fun. Presented in association with World Cup Boston 2010 and Boston University's African Studies Center. More info: Megan Dickerson at 617-526-6500 x311 or email dickerson@bostonchildrensmuseumorg
 
 
Sun 6/13 -- AFRICA HEALTH CUP -- Crawley Stadium -- Lowell
The Africa Health Cup soccer tournament will feature local teams from Cameroon, Ghana, Somalia, Kenya, Liberia, West Africa United, Uganda, and Zambia. Admission is free and event starts at 12PM. The tournament is staged by the Africans for Improved Access (AFIA) program of the Multicultural AIDS Coalition to bring together the African community and raise awareness of HIV/AIDS. More info: awoyah@...

Tue 6/15 -- TONY ALLEN (Nigeria) -- Middle East Downstairs -- Cambridge
Legendary Nigerian drummer and veteran of Fela Kuti's Africa 70 performs along with Uhuru Afrika - Dancefloor Explosion. More info: www.worldmusic.org
 
 
Thu 6/17 -- SALIF KEITA (Mali) -- Somerville Theatre -- Somerville
Malian Afro-pop master returns to town. Tickets $40.  More info: www.worldmusic.org
 
 
Sat 6/19 -- ALL CAMEROON CULTURAL DAY (Cameroon) -- Lawrence Elks -- Lawrence
More info: Peter Tamajong of CAMSOC, ptamajong@...
 
 
Sat 6/26 -- AFRICAN FESTIVAL LOWELL -- Sampus Pavilion -- Lowell
From 11am - 7pm. More info: http://www.africanfestivallowell.org/
 
 
JULY
 
Sat 7/17 -- BOSTON'S FIRST AFRICAN FESTIVAL -- BOSTON CITY HALL PLAZA -- 9am - 9pm
Mireille Tushiminina of the Shalupe Foundation is organizing Boston's first African Festival (hey, about time!) and is looking for volunteers, food vendors, arts & crafts vendors, non-profit organizations and businesses to participate. Contact Mireille at 857-249-3831 or email mtushiminina@....
 
 
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Sundays 4-6pm EST (1600-1800h)
Broadcasting at 88.1fm and streaming live at
www.wmbr.org
Listener request line: 617-253-8810
Archives: www.wmbr.org
 



#119 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Wed Jun 16, 2010 7:27 pm
Subject: JUNE / JULY AFRICAN EVENTS
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The summer is heating up with several African festivals and several great Cuban bands coming to the Boston area!
 
JUNE
 
Sat 6/19 -- ALL CAMEROON CULTURAL DAY (Cameroon) -- Lawrence Elks -- Lawrence
More info: Peter Tamajong of CAMSOC, ptamajong@...
 
 
Tue 6/22 -- PUPY Y LOS QUE SON SON (Cuba) -- Wilbur Theatre -- Boston
Cedar Pedroso (aka Pupy) was the former pianist for Los Van Van and composer of some of the band's greatest hits. His own 16-piece group, Pupy y Los Que Son Son, have been receiving rave reviews for their fantastic shows and hot timba rhythms. More info: www.thewibur.com
 
 
Fri 6/ 25 -- Sun 6/27 -- NDAJE FESTIVAL OF AFRICAN MUSIC AND DANCE (Senegal, Guinea) -- Cambridge
Hosted by Papa N'Diaye of the National Ballet of Senegal and the Mdaje School of African Arts, the Ndaje Festival brings to Boston a full line-up of master African dance and music artists to teach djembe, sabar, and kutiro dance, drum, and song. Classes will be held for three days at the Dance Complex in Cambridge, and Les Enfants du Soleil African Dance Theatre will be performing Saturday evening at MIT's Kresge Auditorium. More info: www.papendiaye.com/ndajefestival and www.ndajearts.org
 
 
Sat 6/26 -- AFRICAN FESTIVAL LOWELL -- Sampus Pavilion -- Lowell
From 11am - 7pm. More info: http://www.africanfestivallowell.org/
 
 
Tue 6/29 -- AFRO CUBAN ALL STARS (Cuba) -- Wilbur Theatre -- Boston
Juan de Marcos Gonzalez and the legendary Afro Cuban All Stars will be making a rare Boston appearance, playing the classic sounds of son montuno, guajira, danzon, and more. More info: www.thewilbur.com
 
 
JULY
 
Sat 7/17 -- BOSTON'S FIRST AFRICAN FESTIVAL -- BOSTON CITY HALL PLAZA -- 9am - 9pm
Boston's First African Festival kicks off with a drum call parade at 10am at Boston Common and continues on to Boston City Hall Plaza with crafts, food, and music (performers include local and international acts such as Lamine Toure, Atlas Soul, Bouro Mpela, Teeyah, and more.) If you are interested in being a sponsor or vendor, contact Mireille Tushiminina at 857-249-3831 or email mtushiminina@....
 
 
Wed 7/21 -- CHIWONISO (Zimbabwe) -- Museum of Fine Arts -- Boston
Zimbabwe's Chiwoniso plays mbira-based music. She is touring in support of her CD "Rebel Woman" (Cumbancha) and will be performing as part of the MFA's Concerts in the Courtyard series. More info: www.mfa.org
 
 
Thu 7/29 -- BASSEKOU KOUYATE & NGONI BA (Mali) -- Johnny D's -- Somerville
Malian music sensation Bassekou Kouyate is the leader of Ngoni Ba, which incorporates four ngonis (traditional Malian stringed instruments) into its line-up. More info: www.johnnyds.com
 
 
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Africa Kabisa w/ DJ Julia
Boston's African Music Radio Show
Sundays 4-6pm EST (1600-1800h)
Broadcasting at 88.1fm and streaming live at
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Listener request line: 617-253-8810
Archives: www.wmbr.org
 


#120 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Wed Jul 7, 2010 6:27 pm
Subject: JULY AFRICAN EVENTS
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Just in -- Tabou Combo and Kassav coming to town in July.
 
JULY
 
Fri 7/9 -- TABOU COMBO (Haiti) -- Marlborough Street -- Boston
Tabou Combo will be headlining the French Cultural Center's Bastille Day Street Dance. Opening act is Caravan Palace. Party is from 6-10pm, outdoors on Marlborough Street (between Berkeley and Clarendon). Tickets $28 advance, $35 day of show. More info: www.worldmusic.org or http://www.frenchlib.org/
 
 
Sat 7/17 -- KASSAV (Martinique) -- Club Lido -- Revere
Kassav heats up Club Lido. Showtime 9pm - 1am. Tickets $35 in advance. More info: 617-653-7588. 
 
 
Sat 7/17 -- BOSTON'S FIRST AFRICAN FESTIVAL -- BOSTON CITY HALL PLAZA -- 9am - 9pm
Boston's First African Festival kicks off with a drum call parade at 10am at Boston Common and continues on to Boston City Hall Plaza with crafts, food, and music (performers include local and international acts such as Lamine Toure, Atlas Soul, Bouro Mpela, Teeyah, and more.) If you are interested in being a sponsor or vendor, contact Mireille Tushiminina at 857-249-3831 or email mtushiminina@....
 
 
Wed 7/21 -- CHIWONISO (Zimbabwe) -- Museum of Fine Arts -- Boston
Zimbabwe's Chiwoniso plays mbira-based music. She is touring in support of her CD "Rebel Woman" (Cumbancha) and will be performing as part of the MFA's Concerts in the Courtyard series. More info: www.mfa.org
 
 
Thu 7/29 -- BASSEKOU KOUYATE & NGONI BA (Mali) -- Johnny D's -- Somerville
Malian music sensation Bassekou Kouyate is the leader of Ngoni Ba, which incorporates four ngonis (traditional Malian stringed instruments) into its line-up. More info: www.johnnyds.com
 
 
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#121 From: "africakabisa" <africakabisa@...>
Date: Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:43 am
Subject: JULY / AUGUST AFRICAN EVENTS
africakabisa
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JULY
 
Thu 7/29 -- BASSEKOU KOUYATE & NGONI BA (Mali) -- Johnny D's -- Somerville
Malian music sensation Bassekou Kouyate is the leader of Ngoni Ba, which incorporates four ngonis (traditional Malian stringed instruments) into its line-up. More info: www.johnnyds.com
 
 
Fri 7/30 -- BOY GE MENDES (Cape Verde) -- Restaurant Cesaria -- Dorchester
For tickets & info, call Restaurant Cesaria 617-282-1998
 
 
Sat 7/31 -- Fundraiser Dinner for Bawock Village Health (Cameroon) -- American Legion Hall -- Waltham
The Bawock Village Elites in the US are hosting a fundraiser dinner from 6pm - 12:30am to purchase beds for the Maternity Ward of the Bawock Village Health Center in Cameroon. Donation $15. More info:Alex Mbianda 781-859-9878.
 
 
AUGUST
 
Sun 8/8 -- AFRICAN ELITE NETWORKING EVENT -- Teranga Restaurant -- Boston
African Elite is hosting a networking event for Africans in the Boston area to meet one another and share information on professional advancement. From 7pm - 11pm. If you attend, please bring a business card. RSVP by calling Akouassi Yao at 781-298-1321 or on Facebook: Africans in Boston
 
 
Wed 8/11 -- LAMINE TOURE & GROUP SALOUM (Senegal) -- Johnny D's -- Somerville
 
 
Sat 8/21 -- IRYN NAMUBIRU (Uganda) -- Waverly Oaks Pub -- Waltham
More info: 617-710-4405
 
 
Sat 8/28 -- GHANA ASSOCIATION OF GREATER BOSTON SUMMER PICNIC (Ghana) -- Fenn School -- Concord
Starting at noon. Fenn School is located at 516 Monument Street, Concord. More info: Afua Sarkodie-Mensah at 781-521-5965
 
 
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WMBR 88.1 FM
Africa Kabisa w/ DJ Julia
Boston's African Music Radio Show
Sundays 4-6pm EST (1600-1800h)
Broadcasting at 88.1fm and streaming live at
www.wmbr.org
Listener request line: 617-253-8810
Archives: www.wmbr.org


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