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| Make A Difference - Sign the ONE Campaign Today | Jun 7, 2005 |
The ONE Campaign is trying to get a million people to sign a letter written to George Bush by July 6th asking him to help America ascribe to the principles of the ONE campaign that is hoping to help eradicate global poverty.
To do our part, BuildAfrica.org is hoping to get at least 100 signatures by July 6th.
For more information on how to help by signing the letter please click here.
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| Zimbabwe Afro-Pop Legend Oliver Mtukudzi to perform at HotHouse | Jul 8, 2003 |
Hailed by Entertainment Weekly as the Otis Redding of Zimbabwe, Oliver
Mtukudzi is a giant of African pop. Lovingly called "Tuku" for short,
Mtukudzi began recording in the mid-1970s as a member of Wagon Wheels, a
band that featured another HotHouse favorite, Thomas Mapfumo. After Wagon
Wheels rolled to fame in Southern Africa, Mtukudzi formed Black Spirits, the
band who has backed him throughout his career.
Heavily influenced by chimurenga, a genre pioneered by Mapfumo and
inspired by the hypnotic rhythms of the mbira (thumb piano), Mtukudzi
incorporates pop influences, South African mbaqanga, the energetic
Zimbabwean pop style JIT, and the traditional kateke drumming of his clan,
the Korekore, into his music. The lyrics of his songs, performed in the
Shona language of Zimbabwe as well as in English, invariably deal with the
social, political and economic issues facing Africa, but Mtukudzi's humor
and optimism create an appeal that crosses generations and continents.
Who: Oliver Mtukudzi and Black Spirits
Where: HotHouse, 31 E. Balbo
When: Sunday July 13, 8:30pm, 21+
Tickets: $20. Advance tickets are available online at www.hothouse.net or
by calling (800)594.TIXX
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| Youssou N'Dour Cancels US Tour | Mar 8, 2003 |
Youssou N'Dour just announced that he has canceled his US as a result of the US's impending war with Iraq.
Youssou N'Dour says, "It is my strong conviction that the responsibility for disarming Iraq should rest with the United Nations. As a matter of conscience I question the United States government's apparent intention to commence war in Iraq. I believe that coming to America at this time would be perceived in many parts of the world - rightly or wrongly - as support for this policy, and that, as a consequence, it is inappropriate to perform in the US at this juncture."
For more information please click here
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| Youssou N'dour Tour Dates | Feb 17, 2003 |
Youssou N'dour will be touring the US and Canada starting in late march. I have begun to add tour dates to the calendar. Until then you can view the full list here.
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| Discussion Forum Open | Dec 17, 2002 |
After much delay we are proud to offer a discussion forum for BuildAfrica.org. We are very sorry for those who have already expressed interest in our site but have not been able to participate. We look forward to the discussion ahead.
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