Africa At The Grammys

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?!