African Music Post World Cup Special

I felt so proud last night watching the world cup concert and seeing African musicians holding their own next to their American counterparts. for those that didn't get to see it, here a couple of the performances from the African musicians featured.

Name: Amadou & Mariam

Country: Mali

Song: "Welcome to Mali" and "Africa"

Name: BLK JKS (black Jacks)

Country: South Africa

Song: "Mzabalazo" and "Too Late" 

Name: Hugh Masekela (trumpeter) and Lira (jazz singer)

Country: South Africa

Song:  “Grazing in the Grass” and "Pata Pata"

Name: K'naan

Country: Somalia

Song: "Waving Flag"

*I nearly started crying when he sais "its our moment" and his voice starts to shake @ 4:10.

Name: Angélique Kidjo and Soweto gospel choir

Country: Benin and South Africa

Song: "Malaika", "Mama Africa", "Move On Up"

Name: The Parlotones

Country: South Africa

Song:Push Me To The Floor

*I need their albums in my life*

Name: Tinariwen

Country: Mali

Song: "Amassakoul" and "Imidiwan"

Name: Vieux Farka Toure

Country: Mali

Song:??

Name: Vusi Mahlasela

Country: South Africa

Song:??

Don't forget to watch the opening ceremony today @ 1pm on BBC.

source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/concert/artists/index.html

and youtube

MITNB .. .and go!Super Eagles!xxx