Topic: Freshlyground
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Afro-pop bands hop continents
In U.S., African musicians find more opportunity and audiences.
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Difference Maker
Larry Joe, who found his music behind bars, now inspires others
Larry Joe voluntarily turned himself in to police in South Africa, then found music in prison. He's turned his life around and now preaches against drugs and gangs.
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Africa Monitor
World Cup 2010 opening ceremony: Who is performing?
The World Cup 2010 opening ceremony starts at 2 pm EST. Here's what you can expect, with a preview video of Shakira performing the World Cup theme song 'Waka Waka.'
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World Cup soccer: Why S. Africa booed concert headlined by Shakira
FIFA failed to include a single South African act in a June 10 concert to kick off the World Cup soccer tournament this summer in South Africa. After a minor uproar, they added five new acts to a list topped by Shakira.
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South Africa tunes in to racial harmony
'Freshlyground,' an ethnically mixed band, fuses culture, language, and sound to unite listeners weary of crime headlines.
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