A multinational ensemble with members from South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, Freshlyground is being touted as one of the most important bands to come out of South Africa in the 21st century. Formed in Cape Town in 2002, the seven-piece has grown steadily in popularity and prestige, playing a unique style of vibrant and contagious Afro-pop fusion. From its well-received 2003 debut album Jika Jika to 2010's multi-platinum Radio Africa, Freshlyground is primed to become a worldwide sensation. As music reviewer Justin Zehmke said, "Make sure you catch them live while they are still playing small venues, because this band is set to soar." - Cat Johnson sanjose.com
Known as the "Black Cinderella" and "Mother Culture," Sister Carol has led the way for women in reggae. Her music is rich with cultural heritage and infused with a vital social consciousness that permeates every aspect of life in the new illennium. Many were introduced to Sister Carol through the Jonathan Demme movies Something Wild and Married to the Mob, but she has also had a prolific music career during the past 20 years, that has included over 8 albums , a Grammy nomination, several world tours, and network television appearances. Her music carries a social message for people all over the world.
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Known as the "Black Cinderella" and "Mother Culture," Sister Carol has led the way for women in reggae. Her music is rich with cultural heritage and infused with a vital social consciousness that permeates every aspect of life in the new illennium. Many were introduced to Sister Carol through the Jonathan Demme movies Something Wild and Married to the Mob, but she has also had a prolific music career during the past 20 years, that has included over 8 albums , a Grammy nomination, several world tours, and network television appearances. Her music carries a social message for people all over the world.
A multinational ensemble with members from South Africa, Mozambique and Zimbabwe, Freshlyground is being touted as one of the most important bands to come out of South Africa in the 21st century. Formed in Cape Town in 2002, the seven-piece has grown steadily in popularity and prestige, playing a unique style of vibrant and contagious Afro-pop fusion. From its well-received 2003 debut album Jika Jika to 2010's multi-platinum Radio Africa, Freshlyground is primed to become a worldwide sensation. As music reviewer Justin Zehmke said, "Make sure you catch them live while they are still playing small venues, because this band is set to soar." - Cat Johnson sanjose.com
Known as the "Black Cinderella" and "Mother Culture," Sister Carol has led the way for women in reggae. Her music is rich with cultural heritage and infused with a vital social consciousness that permeates every aspect of life in the new illennium. Many were introduced to Sister Carol through the Jonathan Demme movies Something Wild and Married to the Mob, but she has also had a prolific music career during the past 20 years, that has included over 8 albums , a Grammy nomination, several world tours, and network television appearances. Her music carries a social message for people all over the world.
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Known as the "Black Cinderella" and "Mother Culture," Sister Carol has led the way for women in reggae. Her music is rich with cultural heritage and infused with a vital social consciousness that permeates every aspect of life in the new illennium. Many were introduced to Sister Carol through the Jonathan Demme movies Something Wild and Married to the Mob, but she has also had a prolific music career during the past 20 years, that has included over 8 albums , a Grammy nomination, several world tours, and network television appearances. Her music carries a social message for people all over the world.
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