Miriam Makeba, the world-famous singer from South Africa, died suddenly at the age of 76 after a concert in Italy. Listen to Delia Robertson's report from Johannesburg, about this outstanding artist. A subsequent extended piece, written by Howard Lesser and voiced by Matthew LaVoie, reflects on the enormous impact Ms. Makeba had on world politics and culture.
The latest CD by Nbabaningi Mabuye, the prominent hip-hop artist from Zimbabwe, has caused a controversy in neighboring South Africa for allegedly including a call to violence. You can hear Derek Moyo's story, also from Johannesburg, on the controversy.
Ralph Stanley II, the son of legendary bluegrass music master of the same name, is emerging as an artist of his own merit, as evidenced in the release of his CD "This One Is II (Two)." Katherine Cole interviews the young artist on his life and career.
The 42nd Annual Country Music Association Awards will be presented in Nashville, Tennessee on November 12. VOA's Mary Morningstar "gives us a glimpse of some of this year's top contenders, many of whom also competed last year.
Another Zimbabwean artist, Chiwoniso Maraire, is described in a feature, again by Derek Moyo, which describes the success of her new CD, "Rebel Woman" which has been three years in the making, and features a number of songs, mostly in the Shona language, of inspiration, hope, and resistance.
Learn how "Rock the Vote" has used music and celebrities to encourage young voters to go to the polls in the recent U.S. presidential elections. Kambiz Hosseini reports from Washington.
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