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KBBG temporarily off the air to reassess future of radio station

News-Press Now 24 Feb 2024
23—WATERLOO — There may be radio silence but the heart of the city is still beating, according to the head of Afro-American Community Broadcasting Inc ... "Radio alone is not necessarily something that is just outright sustainable.".
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Manchester’s Steam Radio offering free DJing and radio courses for working class people

NME 24 Jan 2024
Soho Radio and Ballantine’s True Music have paired up to fund the courses ... Electronic/Afro-Caribbean selector and Steam Radio resident mamba.exe will focus on DJing, whilst Jasmine Rowland will oversee the radio skills.
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Celebrity deaths in 2023: Harry Belafonte, Tina Turner, Tony Bennett, Jimmy Buffett, Lisa Marie Presley, ...

Chicago Sun-Times 29 Dec 2023
Brehmer worked at WXRT radio for more than three decades ... The longtime host of the “Mambo Express” radio show on WBEZ-FM (91.5) shared his passion for Afro-Cuban jazz with thousands of listeners over a 30-plus-year career.
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News of Joyous Celebration’s Eric Moyo passing triggers outpouring of grief

Independent online (SA) 21 Dec 2023
The gospel singer’s death comes as the music industry continues to mourn industry greats Zahara, Afro Brotherz member Robert Mashifane, aka “The General Mohammed”, former YFM radio personality Cliff ...
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Music, comedy and family fun to get you into the holiday mood

Independent online (SA) 13 Dec 2023
To jump start your holiday season, “Anywhere In Your City” presents “Anywhere In Your City Music Festival” - an electrifying night of Afro House music - featuring an amazing line-up of hand-picked and talented artists.
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Zahara, the iconic musician who captured Mzansi and the world with her powerful voice and guitar

Independent online (SA) 12 Dec 2023
Within that space of time, the singer-songwriter became a national star, with many knowing the lyrics to her songs, thanks to the massive airplay she had - TV and radio. It was all about the girl with the big afro, guitar and commanding voice.
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Miami Artist Yung Wylin' Spreads the Message of "Good Energy"

Miami New Times 17 Nov 2023
"As J ... "I was 14 years old then ... "It was actually a slow climb ... He's appeared on radio stations from Chattanooga to South Florida and performed at the Afro-Carib Festival, the Maestro Marley Cup in South Florida, and Island Mid Fest in Indianapolis ... .
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Twins diagnosed with same type of cancer just months apart despite showing no symptoms

ITV 02 Oct 2023
Andy decided to contact his GP after hearing an advert on the radio which highlighted that there was an increased chance of men with Afro-Caribbean heritage getting prostate cancer.
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As I See It: Mis-transformation at Second and Monroe

Lebanon Express 30 Sep 2023
It was composed by one Norman Span — a man from the island of Trinidad, a man of color steeped in this Afro-Caribbean style of music whose calypsonian sobriquet was King Radio ... The only acceptable composer of this song is Norman Span — aka King Radio.
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Attribution fails the smell test

Albany Democrat Herald 21 Sep 2023
It was composed by one Norman Span — a man from the island of Trinidad, a man of color steeped in this Afro-Caribbean style of music whose calypsonian sobriquet was King Radio ... The only acceptable composer of this song is Norman Span — aka King Radio.
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AFRO TV to broadcast The 16th Headies Awards Show on Comcast Xfinity and NOW TV

The Huntsville Item 31 Aug 2023
Yves Bollanga, Founder & CEO of AFRO TV, emphasized, "This significant strategic endeavor underscores our steadfast dedication to delivering top-tier multicultural Black content on Cable Television in the United States." ... AFRO TV.
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Victor Parra, who promoted Afro-Cuban jazz as host of ‘Mambo Express’ radio show, dies

Chicago Tribune 15 Aug 2023
Victor Parra was a Chicago-area radio host, musician and bandleader who championed Afro-Cuban jazz music as host of his weekly radio show, on both WBEZ-FM and WDCB-FM ... .
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Comedian Eddie Kadi is confirmed as the fifth celebrity contestant to take part in Strictly ...

The Daily Mail 06 Aug 2023
Eddie, 40, is a multi-award winning stand-up comedian and radio presenter and he says he is ready to give the dance floor 'everything he's got' ... The Noughties Podcast, Don't Hate the Playaz, and Road to Afro Nation.
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Around Towns - West Island

Longview News-Journal 19 Jul 2023
Since 2005, he has been releasing albums, garnering numerous nominations, in addition to being chosen Révélation de Radio-Canada in 2010. “Afro-Colombian (porro and cumbia) and Afro-Cuban (guajira, ...
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LOOK: Davido brings out Focalistic on Afro Nation Portugal closing night

Independent online (SA) 04 Jul 2023
Over the past week, it’s often felt like the entire entertainment industry descended on the Portuguese port city of Portimão for the Afro Nation Portugal showpiece ... A post shared by Afro Nation (@afronation).
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