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Makadem’s performance in Manchester cancelled

Due to unavoidable circumstances, Ohanglaman Makadem will not perform at the Cultural Collage World Music Festival in Manchester on 19th May 2012 as previously planned.

Get a taste of Kenya's dreadlocked ethnic fusion star Ohanglaman Makadem

Get a taste of Kenya's dreadlocked ethnic fusion star Ohanglaman Makadem style in this live performance. UK debut in Manchester this week.

Kenya’s Afro-fusion star Makadem makes first UK appearance

Saturday May 19, @ Cultural Collage World Music Festival in Manchester.

 

 

The first UK appearance of dreadlocked ethnic fusion star Ohanglaman Makadem will take place this Saturday at the Cultural Collage World Music Festival in Manchester.

Nominations open for Africa Gospel Music Awards

African Gospel musicians are encouraged to submit their nominations for the Africa Gospel Music Awards (AGMA) 2012.

Nominations in the 23 categories are open until midnight on 21st May 2012.

Teri Deewani: a heart touching sufiana by Kailash Kher

A beautiful sufiana - prayer of love - from the Album "Kailasa" by Kailah Kher and his band Kailasa.

The well-directed video has beautiful, strong images. The lyrics, inspired by the works of medieval Rajasthani poet Meerabai, are reminiscent of the timeless Persian love story 'Layla and Majnoun'.

Watch the video - English translation of Hindi lyrics below.