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Celia CruzBemba Colera
TelmaryQue Equivoca'o
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Gilles PetersonRezando
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Lady SawPower of the Pum
Lady SawNo Less Than A Woman
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DorianeNo Fool
SenayaGarde La Tete Haute
Empire IsisFalse Friend
Monica FreireMare
EstheroWicked Lil Grrls
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Tune in to Grrls Groove this Thursday from 10-11pm, when I play my interview with the Queen of Dancehall, Lady Saw. The triple-platinum, Grammy-winning artist spoke to me backstage at the Montreal International Reggae Festival this weekend. She talked about her tomboy past and balancing motherhood with a message of 'slackness.' Don't miss this unique interview with Lady Saw!
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Dobet Gnahoré kicked off the 24th Festival Nuits D’Afrique in fine form last night. Literally.
 
Propelling herself into mid-air, spinning on the floor like a breakdancer, and gyrating torso muscles you didn’t know existed, Gnahoré demonstrated the breadth of her talents, which are deeply rooted in the traditions of Africa.
 
Then there’s her voice. Deep and robust, it seems to emanate from within her soul, from an ancient place connected to shamans and tribesmen who came before.
 
Gnahoré is clearly comfortable in her own skin. A well-seasoned performer, her experience as an entertainer is a pleasure to behold as she moves between instruments and...