Papa Wemba is gone!

One of the most brilliant African artists has left this world for the other side.
Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba aka Papa Wemba was doing what he loves the most when the death struck. 

Mic on hand this was the end! As an artist he took the Congolese Rumba to another level. He was known as the king of rumba and respected by his pairs. 

Here are some of his greatest hits

Ye te oh - 2009

Show me the way - 1995

Maria Valencia - 1992

Charlotte Dipanda - Ndutu Ndema

If you are not yet a fan of Charlotte Dipanda, this song will make you love her music.
She brings in this song all the soul of her country (Cameroon) and the depth of her feeling for her grand mother who raised her.

To explain the meaning of Ndutu Ndema, she declaring in an interview " Ndutu Ndema allowed me to tell a true story, that of my grandmother who has never recovered from the loss of one of her children to become a shadow of herself over the years. In this song, I advise those who lose or have lost a loved one to pull themselves together to fight for those who are still there" 

Ndutu Ndema from her album Mispa is dominated by acoustic arrangements.
Enjoy !

Video- Zahara: Loliwe

Zahara is a South African singer-songwriter and poet.

Her music is classified loosely as "Afrosoul" and she sings in her native language, Xhosa, as well as in English. Her music has been described as a mixture between the styles that have been popularized by Tracy Chapman, and India.Arie.

Here is the meaning of  this song Loliwe her big success from the album of the same name:

the train is pushing, the train is pushing

wipe those tears beloved, here it comes

in Heaven, in the Lord, lives only the holy

if you want to go there, pray

Video - Salif Keita 'Cherie s'en va'

Salif Keita : Cherie s'en va

In this song 'Cherie s'en va' Salif keita relates a dialogue between a father and daughter who is soon to marry. The beautiful voice of Esperanza Spalding brings a touch of freshness and modernity to this artwork.

Video-Charlotte Dipanda : Coucou

Charlotte Dipanda is an Afropop singer from Cameroon, who plays mostly acoustic music.
In her sweet song Coucou carried by this melancholic guitar, she talks about love and hope.
Here is the meaning:

Even if the night is long,

The day always ends up

God can not give you a burden that you can not carry

Harden your heart, happy days arrive

I want you to know that I'm here

I'm here Coucou (my love)

Video - Salif Keita

Salif Keita is an an afro-pop singer-songwriter from Mali.
This song Talé from his last album (of the same name) is subtle blend of African cadence, mandingue music and world sonority.

Rhythms Of Africa

Because we all know the musical diversity of mother earth, Africa...
Let's share the rhythm!