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NEFTi picks 4 African filmmakers for cross-border short film challenge
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Four award-winning filmmakers from Botswana, Zambia, Kenya and Nigeria have been selected for NEFTi 441, a collaborative project to make one 20-minute narrative film.
Music training education market seen growing to $9.33 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global music training education market is expanding as digital platforms, certification courses and flexible learning options gain traction.
Jolene Burns wins UK Music on Stage title again, finishes fifth worldwide
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Tinsel Magazine says Belfast singer-songwriter Jolene Burns repeated as the UK winner at TikTok LIVE’s Music on Stage and placed fifth in the world at the Sept. 18 Global Final.
School of Rock AllStars raise more than $16K for youth music scholarships
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School of Rock said its 2026 AllStars Tour raised more than $16,000 for the Play Without Limits Project, funding scholarships for students who might not otherwise access its programs.
Glenn Jones adds Atlanta concert date as venue moves bigger
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Glenn Jones will perform in Atlanta on Sept. 25 for QGTM Concert IV alongside Keni Burke and Horace Brown, with the show moving to AVENUE after strong demand.
Deuter releases elephant-inspired ambient album What the Elephant Told
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Curve Blue released Deuter’s new album What the Elephant Told today, pairing ambient new age music with track titles drawn from elephants at Kenya’s Sheldrick Wildlife Trust.
James E. Burnett blends Celtic myth and the Nativity in An Chéad Nollaig
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James E. Burnett’s An Chéad Nollaig follows two Irish children on a perilous journey to Bethlehem in a Christmas story that ties Celtic legend to the Nativity.
Brandie Inez Sutton sets concert debut at 54 Below before Monte Carlo and South Carolina roles
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Soprano Brandie Inez Sutton will make her concert debut at 54 Below in New York City on Oct. 8 and Oct. 11, 2026, before debuting at Opéra de Monte-Carlo and later preparing for the premiere of ELIZA. The run highlights Sutton’s push from opera…
D.D. MEC releases Francophone album À Ma Façon with seven music videos
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D.D. MEC has released the Francophone album À Ma Façon on global streaming platforms, backed by a visual campaign that includes seven music videos.
Sibafo Publishing expands 2026 independent music slate across streaming platforms
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Sibafo Publishing has broadened its 2026 release lineup with new singles, artist projects and visual campaigns for global streaming audiences.
Tamara Kumbula pushes genre-fluid music career in Los Angeles
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South African-born artist Tamara Kumbula is expanding a Los Angeles-based career that blends pop, hip-hop, alternative and experimental music with fashion and visual storytelling.
KanKouran sets 43rd African dance and drum weekend in Washington
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KanKouran Dance Company will host its 43rd Annual National African Dance and Drum Conference and Concert in Washington, D.C., over Labor Day weekend, with workshops Sept. 4-6 and a concert Sept. 5. The event brings together artists and instructors…
Michael Stosic’s “So Easy to Love” hits No. 1 in South Africa
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Michael Stosic’s single “So Easy to Love” is gaining international chart traction ahead of another radio delivery on Aug. 31, topping Play MPE charts in South Africa and placing No. 2 in the Nordics.
Son of Dior releases 12-track album Vienna on Spotify
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Underground artist Son of Dior, the stage name of Tony Byaruhanga, released his album Vienna on August 21, 2026, with a focus on love lost, ambition and regret.
Snooknuk's new album debuts at No. 1 on U.S. iTunes Children's Albums chart
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Snooknuk’s All In Good Time launched Aug. 14 and quickly reached No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes Children’s Albums chart.
KanKouran plans 43rd National African Dance and Drum Conference in Washington
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KanKouran Dance Company will host its 43rd annual National African Dance and Drum Conference and Concert over Labor Day weekend in Washington, D.C. The event brings together West African dancers, musicians and instructors for workshops and a major…
Alabaster International to host immersive gala for women-led food security in Africa
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Alabaster International will hold ETCHED on Sept. 12 at Serendipity Labs Costa Mesa to raise money for its enset program and spotlight women smallholder farmers in Ethiopia and Kenya.
TEMPO Networks launches TEMPO Africa through Zambia carnival partnership
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TEMPO Networks is expanding into Africa through a multi-year partnership with Zambia’s Lusaka Carnival, marking the company’s 21st anniversary and a new push to connect Caribbean and African culture, media and tourism.
Music tourism market seen reaching $363.8B by 2033
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A new Persistence Market Research study says the global music tourism market could grow from $129.5 billion in 2026 to $363.8 billion by 2033 as live events, festivals and cultural travel keep drawing international visitors.
African Diaspora International Film Festival returns to Washington for 19th edition
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival will hold its 19th Washington, D.C. edition Aug. 14-16 at George Washington University, with films from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and North America focused on human rights, democracy, identity…
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