Remembering My Hometown Hero: Michael Jackson
He died 2 years ago today. Michael Jackson, the greatest performer of all time, a father, a friend, a son, a sometimes focus of unkind media reports passed away on June 25, 2009.
Short Film by Blitz the Ambassador
The Sugarcane family is all over this film by Ghanaian rapper Blitz the Ambassador. The story is good, the film is beautiful and the music is just like we like it contemporary hip hop and afro rhythms that make the stiffest person move their body.
Musica:Cheikh Lo’s ” Jamn” – First Album in 5 years
Cheikh Lo is on heavy rotation in our office. That’s why we’re happy that his latest album “Jamn” is available in North America (we’re just catching up on the European release 🙂 ).
Sing the Truth with Angelique Kidjoe, Dianne Reeves and Lizz Wiright On Tour this Summer
Angelique Kidjoe, Lizz Wright and Dianne Reeves are vocal powerhouses that have moved audiences worldwide. So I was excited to see that the ladies are touring a new show this year.
My Daughter’s Favorite Bob Marley Song
This is my daughter’s favorite song to play in the car. Much Respect and peace to this man and his family :
Musica: The Very Best Mixtape
Big ups to Bombastic Element for hipping us to this new album. The Very Best Mixtape is a collaboration between Malawian singer Esau Mwamwaya and European production team of Radioclit.
Left Side Drive – New Music from Solange Knowles
If I had to hang out with someone for libations and tapas, Solange Knowles would be that somebody. If you are a fan of her music like we are, this new release should tide you over until her next album is released, Solange –
New Les Nubian Album : NU Revolution
Sugarcane is thrilled to have new music from the amazing Les Nubians ( They look good don’t they?!)! They even have a Tour of the U.
Musica: Tseugue Maryam Guebrou
I came across this from the blog A Bombastic Element a few days ago. Tsegue Maryam Guebrou is an Ethiopian Nun living in exile in Israel.
Musica: Cape Verde’s Lura
Cape Verde has a reputation for having some of the best vocalists in the world such as the great Cesaria Evora.