Okay I agree the title is a little too much, I feel like one of those annoying people that goes around screaming Oh Africa Oh Africa when a great African does something out there....this year's Grammy nominees just got me a bit excited
So Everyone's Excited about the upcoming Grammys and honestly speaking I wasn't hyped at all, Heck I wasnt even gonna watch it until I saw the list of African Nominees, They all have great music and From Angelique Kidjo to Sade and I just loved FELA wholeheartadly, I mean.. who didnt.. right?, But I guess now I'll be watching it to see who will take home a Grammy and who wont....African nominees for late February 2011′s Grammy Awards,
(Benin) ÕŸÖ – Angelique Kidjo [Razor & Tie Entertainment]: nominee for Best Contemporary World Music Album Vocal or Instrumental.
(Nigeria/ USA) Fela! – Robert Sher, producer (Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, composer; Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, lyricist) (Original Broadway Cast With Sahr Ngaujah, Lillias White & Others) [Knitting Factory]: nominee for Best Musical Show Album Award to the Album Producer(s), and to the Lyricist(s) & Composer(s) of 51% or more of a new score.
(Mali) I Speak Fula – Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba [Sub Pop / Next Ambiance]: nominee for Best Traditional World Music Album Vocal or Instrumental.
(South Africa) Grace – Soweto Gospel Choir [Shanachie Entertainment]: nominee for Best Traditional World Music Album Vocal or Instrumental. ps These guys are Two time Grammy winners
Please watch this vid this guys is Amzaing!
(Mali) Ali And Toumani – Ali Farka Touré &Toumani Diabaté[World Circuit-Nonesuch]: nominee for Best Traditional World Music Album Vocal or Instrumental.
(Nigeria/U.K.) Babyfather – Sade. Track from: Soldier Of Love [Epic]: Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals. For established duos or groups, with vocals. Singles or Tracks only.
(Nigeria/ U.K.) Soldier Of Love – Sade. Track from: Soldier Of Love [Epic/Sony Music]: Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals. For duo, group or collaborative performances, with vocals. Singles or Tracks only.
Vaaat??? No Vone From Tanzanian? Bi Kidude...Vere are Youuuuuuuuuuuu?!
Vaaat??? No Vone From Tanzanian? Bi Kidude...Vere are Youuuuuuuuuuuu?!
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