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Ibrahim Ferrer Tribute


Ibrahim Ferrer was a Cuban musician who became world famous through the Buena Vista Social Club album. My favourite Ibrahim song is called Qué Bueno Baila Usted (click here for quality audio).

Johnny Cash plays San Quentin


On February 24, 1969, Johnny Cash performed the song San Quentin in the prison San Quentin.

The Boss Copenhagen Street Concert


I don't know the full story, but I think it went like this: Back in 1988, Bruce Springsteen was in Copenhagen, he was walking down Strøget (the main fair) and saw a street musician playing his songs (I think the guy is called Thomas or Michael). Bruce decided to join, he borrowed a guitar, and together they did a few songs.

Ah! Birima!


Many people know activist/musician Youssou N'Dour best for his song 7 seconds. But this one called Birima (translation) is my favourite.

Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo


My generation watched the cultmovie Christiane F in public school. The David Bowie song "Heroes" are thus somehow mind-tied to Christiane and her friends running through the Bahnhof Zoo in Berlin.

You be the mugu! A funny angle on Nigerian scammers


Ever received a "Nigerian" email? Here is a humorous angle (by Nkem Owoh) at something controversial. 419 is the penal code for scam, an oyinbo is an European/white person, and a mugu is.... no, you guess it yourself...

La Bocina es la mejor


I don't know why, but I am succer for Cumbia, and especially for this song by Peruvian Girasoles about a horn (La Bocina).

Daniel Viglietti 1983 Nicaragua performance.


Uruguay singer Daniel Viglietti performing the beautiful A Desalambrar in Managua, Nicaragua back in 1983.

Single Ladies with Naija Boys


One day the Niaja Boys went for a single ladies party, and by doing so, they put a smile on my face.

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