"It is with great sadness that I have to announce to the fans of the Pointer Sisters that my sister, Bonnie died this morning," Anita Pointer said. "Our family is devastated, on behalf of my siblings and I and the entire Pointer family, we ask for your prayers at this time." The Pointer sisters - Ruth, Anita, Bonnie and June - grew up in Oakland, California, where their father was a minister.
Mory Kante, African Music Star and ‘Yeke Yeke' Singer, Dies at 70
25.05.2020 - 06:09 / billboard.com
Guinean singer Mory Kante, an influential figure in African and world music, has died, his family said Friday. He was 70.Kante brought Guinean, and Mandingo, culture to the world.
He was called an ambassador of Afro-Pop music. His song “Yeke Yeke,” released in the late ’80s, has been remixed and covered extensively.“Guinea and the whole world have lost a great personality,” Kante’s son, Balla Kante, told The Associated Press.
“My father was a great personality. We lost a large library
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hollywoodlife.com
03.06.2020 / 22:51
Chris Trousdale Dead: Dream Street Singer Tragically Dies From Coronavirus At 34
Chris Trousdale has tragically died at the age of 34, according to TMZ. The former Dream Street boy band member passed away following complications from coronavirus. Chris died at a Burbank hospital during the evening of June 2.
billboard.com
01.06.2020 / 20:35
Meet African Music's U.S. Ambassador, Tuma Basa
Before director of urban music Tuma Basa made hip-hop one of the hottest genres in the world, he grew up in Congo, Zimbabwe — and Iowa. Now he’s using his dual cultural background to do the same for African music.
hollywoodreporter.com
26.05.2020 / 10:21
Mory Kante, African Music Star and "Yeke Yeke" Singer, Dies at 70
Guinean singer Mory Kanté, an influential figure in African and world music, has died, his family said Friday. He was 70.
msn.com
26.05.2020 / 02:29
Mory Kanté obituary
Mory Kanté, who has died aged 70 from untreated health problems, was a singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and one of west Africa’s most versatile and commercially successful musical pioneers.
dailyrecord.co.uk
23.05.2020 / 13:05
Mum is reaching out to music star Paolo for tribute to much missed son, Ryan
The heartbroken mum of a teenager killed in a car smash has issued an emotional appeal to Paisley musician Paolo Nutini to pay tribute to her son.
nme.com
22.05.2020 / 17:55
Acclaimed African music star Mory Kanté has died
The Guinea-born musician, widely known for his 1980s hit 'Yéké Yéké', was 70
billboard.com
21.05.2020 / 20:43
Celebrate African Music With Platoon's Billboard Live At-Home Showcase Featuring Msaki, Kwesi Arthur & More
Billboard Live's At-Home series is headed to Africa thanks to a showcase of Apple's artist services company Platoon.From Thursday (May 21) to Saturday (May 23), Billboard Live At-Home will highlight two rising artists each day from countries such as Ghana, South Africa and Nigeria who are making a name for themselves on the global music landscape. The showcase kicks off Thursday at 1 p.m.
variety.com
21.05.2020 / 03:11
Charles Lippincott, ‘Star Wars: A New Hope’ Publicist, Dies at 80
By Dave McNary
etcanada.com
20.05.2020 / 15:47
Country Music Star Paul Brandt To Chair Alberta Human Trafficking Task Force
Country music star and anti-human trafficking advocate Paul Brandt has been named the chair of the province’s newly created human trafficking task force.
perezhilton.com
17.05.2020 / 20:51
Soccer Star Hope Solo’s Beloved Dog Dies After Being Shot By Unknown Gunman While Playing Outside
This is horrific…
torontosun.com
17.05.2020 / 00:33
Coquitlam actor Logan Williams, star of TV's The Flash, died of fentanyl overdose
The mother of Logan Williams says drugs claimed the life of the teen actor last month.The Coquitlam native, whose TV credits included roles on Supe