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When Emotions Take Over: Learning to Stay Grounded as an Artist
One bad comment. A song that doesn’t get the attention you hoped for. A collaboration that falls apart. A message you were waiting for that never comes. Sometimes, it doesn’t take much to change the way an artist feels about everything. One day, you’re excited about your music, full of ideas and convinced that something…
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Your Next Opportunity Could Start With a Conversation: Strengthen Your Artist Network
In music, talent matters. Hard work matters. But there is another part of building a career that independent artists sometimes underestimate: the people they connect with along the way. Behind many great records, performances and creative projects is a network of people who bring different skills, ideas and experiences to the table. Producers, songwriters, photographers,…
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Behind the Voice: What Really Happens When a Singer Steps Into the Recording Booth
A great vocal can make a song unforgettable. Sometimes it is the emotion in a single line, the texture of a voice or a note that sounds almost too honest to be rehearsed. But what we hear through our headphones is rarely the sound of a singer simply standing in front of a microphone and…
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Music Has Always Been More Than Just Music to Me
Some people listen to music. Others grow up surrounded by it, feel it, move to it and carry it with them wherever life takes them. For me, music has always been much more than something playing in the background. It is part of my story, my memories and my connection to where I come from.…
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We Need to Discover African Artists Before the World Makes Them Famous
Why should an artist have to become an international success before we start paying attention to what they’re creating? There is so much talent across Africa, and I believe we should be looking for it long before the rest of the world does. One thing I’ve always found interesting about music is how quickly people’s…
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I Believe African Music Has More to Offer Than the World Currently Sees
Beyond the global hits, the familiar names and the songs we hear everywhere, there is an entire continent of music waiting to be discovered. And I think we’ve only scratched the surface. I’ve always believed that music is one of the best ways to discover the world. It brings people together, crosses borders and sometimes…
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Tanzanian Music to Discover: Artists & Songs You Should Know
Discover the sounds of Tanzania! From classic Bongo Flava hits to fresh new music, this is your place to explore the artists, songs and musical talents that deserve more attention Hamadai Feat. Jay Melody – Chururu Ibraah – Story Za Bongo Nandy – Oya Diamond Platnumz, Xduppy & Dj Maphorisa ft Focalistic, Uncool MC, Ricky…
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Senegalese Music to Discover: Artists & Songs You Should Know
Amadeus – Namm Nama La Mia Guisse – Antidote Ndakhté Lo – SAMA YËF LË Cheick Niang – Le Guitariste du Peuple Sokhou Mbaye – Mor Talla Fall Have you listened to Senegalese music before? What do you think of these sounds, and which song or artist caught your attention the most? Whether you’re discovering…
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Burundian Music to Discover: Artists & Songs You Should Know
Kombolela by Madiba Tha Classic Vania Ice – Ilelesi MB Data – KIMPE ft Central Boy FOREVER By Sat-B ft The Ben YM MUZIK – Unsange Big Fizzo feat. B-Face – BAREKE BAVUGE Have you listened to Burundian music before? What do you think of these sounds, and which song or artist caught your attention…
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Zambian Music to Discover: Artists & Songs You Should Know
Discover the sounds of Zambia! From classic Zambian hits to fresh new music, this is your place to explore the artists, songs and musical talents that deserve more attention. Sylver Zm, General Kanene & Pst – Ni Lesa Fye Ace Trap ft. Natasha Chansa – Pa Duty Umusepela Crown ft. Aksik – Nshikabila Selemanyo –…
Recent Posts
- When Emotions Take Over: Learning to Stay Grounded as an Artist
- Your Next Opportunity Could Start With a Conversation: Strengthen Your Artist Network
- Behind the Voice: What Really Happens When a Singer Steps Into the Recording Booth
- Music Has Always Been More Than Just Music to Me
- We Need to Discover African Artists Before the World Makes Them Famous
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