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China is gobbling up mines all over Africa to fuel an edacious economy and as the mainland is forced to reciprocate and open up its doors, many feel Chinese social attitudes on race are lagging behind. Referencing the Lou Jing fallout (a mixed-race contestant on an Chinese idol-type show; her father... [view entry]
The nine women who play Fela's 27 co-wives, from left: Iris Wilson, Abena Koomson, Lauren De Veaux, Aimee Graham Wodobode, Nicole Chantal de Weever and Afi McClendon/ Photo: Chad Batka for The New York Times NYT's Ben Brantley and the New Yorker's Joan Acocella agree that the women of Fela--their... [view entry]
New Afro Spanish Generation by Concha. Album: Concha Buika. Label: Wea Spain, 2006. [view entry]
After 10 years of logistics, appointing judges and, perhaps, finally settling the rivalry with a similar institution, the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, The African Court on Human and People's Rights (AfCHPR) not only heard its first case this week but it used the case to ruled itself... [view entry]
Remember "Distant Relatives"? It appears the build up to it release next year has started. Below, Nas and Damian "junior gong" Marley talk about getting to Africa through Jamaica via Queensbridge: Damian talks about dub versions and party sessions gave rise to "toasting" as a kin to rap. [view entry]
The Reuters blog had this to say about the above press conference where Zenawi clarified his position--as though we were in doubt--about jailed Ethiopian opposition leader, Birtukan Mideksa: Now, a year into her detention, Meles seems reluctant even to speak her name, preferring to call her “the lady” or “that... [view entry]
La falsa moneda by Concha Buika. Album: Niña de fuego. Label: WM Spain, 2008. [view entry]
Black Looks gives a heads up. It appears another "Kill the Gays" bill or at least a criminalize homosexuality bill is headed our way -- this time in Rwanda: In November 2009, a draft revision on the Penal Code Act of Rwanda was tabled in the Parliament of Rwanda. Article... [view entry]
I'm not sure I'd categorize the BLK JKS as "avant garde"... they are so much more... but if that's some perfunctory way is to say they are the measure of Africa's cutting edge, then perhaps. I'd say they are a rock band who happen to be from South Africa, pure... [view entry]
Even though immigrants no longer melt away creases of the pot but tend to remain as they are, the minaret pickle reminded me of this old piece: For the immigrant there is often a new culture, a new language, unknown customs and norms, and undefined or not well-understood demands associated... [view entry]
