Addis Ababa What's on
7 May 2009. Prize-winning vocal jazz trio Fred Luzignant, Yona Yacoub and David Amar
Addis Ababa What's on
9 May 2009. Grammy award-winning Fugees member Pras Michel, US-based Ethiopian singer Aster Aweke
Dar Es Salaam What's on
Barazani multicultural night at the Alliance Française.
13 May 2009. The May edition of the monthly Barazani multicultural night at the Alliance Fran
Addis Ababa What's on
Oliver Mtukudzi in Addis Ababa.
2-3 May 2009. Veteran Zimbabwean singer-songwriter and guitarist Oliver Mtukudzi and his group the Black Spirits are in Addis Ababa for two performances alongside Ethiopian reggae group Natural Mystic...
Dar Es Salaam What's on
Ashimba at Alliance Française.
4 April 2009. Reggae night at the Alliance Fran
Nairobi What's on
Kenya Conservatoire concert at the GoDown
5 April 2009. Students at the Kenya Conservatoire of Music perform in an end-of-term concert at the GoDown. There will be solo performances as well as a special appearance by the Conservatoire
Accra What's on
Dzesinyornu at the Alliance Française.
24 April 2009. Ghanaian singer Della Hayes presents her all-female band Dzesinyornu (meaning
Lagos What's on
6-27 April 2009. Year 2 diploma students at the Music Society of Nigeria (MUSON) perform in concert on 6, 20 and 27 April. Admission free. 6 and 20 April at 16.00, 27 April at 14.00.
Addis Ababa What's on
29 April 2009. The Ethiopian Jazz Ensemble gives a tribute to legendary jazz player Duke Ellington on the 110th anniversary of his birth. The musician performed in Ethiopia and received a medal from e...
Maputo What's on
30 April 2009. Talented young Mozambican musician Salimo Muhamed performs his blend of local rhythms and world music. 20.30. Tickets 350 MT.
Dar Es Salaam What's on
Gangbé Brass Band in Dar es Salaam.
18 April. The ten-member musical brass band ensemble from Benin, Gangb
Arusha What's on
22 April 2009. The ten-member musical brass band ensemble from Benin, Gangb
Maputo What's on
Adriana Calcanhotto in Maputo.
27 March 2009. Acclaimed Brazilian singer-songwriter Adriana Calcanhotto performs in concert with Domenico Lancellotiti and Moreno Veloso (the son of renowned Brazilian singer-songwriter Caetano Velos...
Maputo What's on
9 April 2009. French jazz trio Shashird Lao presents its version of nomad jazz in "Grooves urbains" at the French-Mozambican cultural centre in Maputo. Featuring Yona Yacoub vocals, sax and snare drum...
Addis Ababa What's on
31 March 2009. Fabio Zeppetella guitar, Claudio Filippini piano, Roberto Gatto drums and Francesco Puglisi double bass perform live at the Italian Cultural Institute in Addis Ababa. Refreshments provi...
Accra What's on
4 April. Nearly 100 musicians have been nominated for prizes in 15 categories including artiste of the year, most popular song of the year and discovery of the year.
Names to look out for include Go...
Dar Es Salaam What's on
Barazani multicultural night at the Alliance Française.
18 March 2009. The March edition of the monthly Barazani multicultural night at the Alliance Fran
Lagos What's on
Nigeria Music Society Passiontide concert.
5 April 2009. The Music Society of Nigeria presents a concert with choir and orchestra to mark the season of Passiontide leading up to Easter. Tickets are available from MUSON, tel. +234 (0)1 7401329,...
Maputo What's on
Ras Haitrm at the Gil Vicente.
27 Feb 2009. Mozambican reggae singer Ras Haitrm performs live at the Gil Vicente Caf
Lagos What's on
Maria Asseeva in MUSON concert.
29 March 2009. Russian pianist Maria Asseeva performs at the Musical Society of Nigeria. 18.00.
