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Seydu
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Seydu was born in Freetown,Sierra Leone. He comes from a musical family. His grandfather taught him the secrets of drumming. After performi… read moreSeydu was born in Freetown,Sierra Leone. He comes from a musical family. His grandfather taught him the secrets of drumming. After performing with the National Dance Troupe of Sierra Leone, Seydu moved to Nigeria and then to Spain, where… read moreSeydu was born in Freetown,Sierra Leone. He comes from a musical family. His grandfather taught him the secrets of drumming. After performing with the National Dance Troupe of Sierra Leone, Seydu moved to Nigeria and then to Spain, where he played and recorded with a number of Spanish bands. Afte… read more
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Emmerson
1,708 listeners
Emmerson Amidu Bockarie (born December 23, 1980), better known as Emmerson, is a Sierra Leonean Afropop singer. His music focuses on politi… read moreEmmerson Amidu Bockarie (born December 23, 1980), better known as Emmerson, is a Sierra Leonean Afropop singer. His music focuses on political topics relating to corruption in the government of Sierra Leone, and he has become well known … read moreEmmerson Amidu Bockarie (born December 23, 1980), better known as Emmerson, is a Sierra Leonean Afropop singer. His music focuses on political topics relating to corruption in the government of Sierra Leone, and he has become well known in his country for lyrics that promote social change. He sin… read more
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Chief Stephen Osita Osadebe
11,860 listeners
In March 1936, Osadebe was born in Igbo town of Atani, in Southeastern Nigeria. He came from a line of singers and dancers in Igboland. His… read moreIn March 1936, Osadebe was born in Igbo town of Atani, in Southeastern Nigeria. He came from a line of singers and dancers in Igboland. His genre, Highlife encompassed Igbo musical elements. Along with this, calypso, samba, bolero, rumba… read moreIn March 1936, Osadebe was born in Igbo town of Atani, in Southeastern Nigeria. He came from a line of singers and dancers in Igboland. His genre, Highlife encompassed Igbo musical elements. Along with this, calypso, samba, bolero, rumba, jazz and waltz were also present in Osadebe's musical… read more
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Chosan
98 listeners
Chosan is a Hip Hop artist that was born in Sierra Leone, spent his childhood in London and then moved to America. Chosan's has releas… read moreChosan is a Hip Hop artist that was born in Sierra Leone, spent his childhood in London and then moved to America. Chosan's has released so far two self funded indie albums. "The Beautiful Side Of Misery " which had the le… read moreChosan is a Hip Hop artist that was born in Sierra Leone, spent his childhood in London and then moved to America. Chosan's has released so far two self funded indie albums. "The Beautiful Side Of Misery " which had the lead video "Ride". His latest album is called "… read more
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Wendo Kolosoy
6,679 listeners
It's hard to believe that Wendo Kolosoy had his first hit in 1948, the evergreen "Marie Louise". Similar to what Rufus Thoma… read moreIt's hard to believe that Wendo Kolosoy had his first hit in 1948, the evergreen "Marie Louise". Similar to what Rufus Thomas did for soul in the US, Kolosoy laid the foundations for what became the Congolese rumba. Over t… read moreIt's hard to believe that Wendo Kolosoy had his first hit in 1948, the evergreen "Marie Louise". Similar to what Rufus Thomas did for soul in the US, Kolosoy laid the foundations for what became the Congolese rumba. Over the years, he has always been recognised as the father of mod… read more
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Eric Agyeman
8,054 listeners
Eric Agyeman, made his name as a roots guitarist with Dr. K. Gyasi and His Noble Kings, a band in the Ashanti capital of Kumasi, which he j… read moreEric Agyeman, made his name as a roots guitarist with Dr. K. Gyasi and His Noble Kings, a band in the Ashanti capital of Kumasi, which he joined in 1972. The young Eric Agyeman had started his career playing highlife and Western pop in K… read moreEric Agyeman, made his name as a roots guitarist with Dr. K. Gyasi and His Noble Kings, a band in the Ashanti capital of Kumasi, which he joined in 1972. The young Eric Agyeman had started his career playing highlife and Western pop in Kumasi-based guitar band, The Afro Boateng Mighnight Movers i… read more
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E.T. Mensah
12,824 listeners
E.T. Mensah, the multi-instrumentalist, bandleader and undisputed King of Highlife, who sadly died in 1996 was the artist who inspired Retr… read moreE.T. Mensah, the multi-instrumentalist, bandleader and undisputed King of Highlife, who sadly died in 1996 was the artist who inspired RetroAfric's mission to re-present classic tracks by Africa's masters of popular music. The… read moreE.T. Mensah, the multi-instrumentalist, bandleader and undisputed King of Highlife, who sadly died in 1996 was the artist who inspired RetroAfric's mission to re-present classic tracks by Africa's masters of popular music. The first collection, All For You, was released as a vinyl LP i… read more
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Zaïko Langa Langa
7,953 listeners
Zaiko Langa Langa (also spelled Zaïko Langa Langa and in other variants) are a seminal soukous band from DR Congo. The word "Zaiko&quo… read moreZaiko Langa Langa (also spelled Zaïko Langa Langa and in other variants) are a seminal soukous band from DR Congo. The word "Zaiko" is a portmanteau for the lingala phrase Zaire ya bankoko, meaning "Zaire of our ancestors&… read moreZaiko Langa Langa (also spelled Zaïko Langa Langa and in other variants) are a seminal soukous band from DR Congo. The word "Zaiko" is a portmanteau for the lingala phrase Zaire ya bankoko, meaning "Zaire of our ancestors", where "Zaire" must be read as a reference t… read more
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Mose Fan Fan
4,722 listeners
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