Guinée : le monde de la culture rend hommage à Hadja Andrée Touré

Thoughts on Ojude Oba: When style was motion picture, culture identity 

By Ayo Onikoyi In Ijebu-Ode this year, culture didn’t just show up – it moved. It moved through colour, through rhythm, through generations. It moved in the synchronized elegance of the regberegbe, in the confidence of tailored Aso-Oke, in the sound of drums echoing heritage into the present. At the centre of it all, Orijin [] The post Thoughts on Ojude Oba: When style was motion picture, culture identity appeared first on Vanguard News.

Le comédien Grand Devise salue la mémoire de Hadja Andrée Touré : « Elle était la mère des artistes »

L’artiste comédien, connu sous le nom de Grand Devise, de son vrai nom Aboubacar Sidiki Camara, a rendu un hommage appuyé à Hadja Andrée Touré, décédée il y a quelques jours. Il explique que l’ancienne Première dame a joué un rôle crucial aux côtés de son époux, Sékou Touré, pour la promotion et le rayonnement [] The post Le comédien Grand Devise salue la mémoire de Hadja Andrée Touré : « Elle était la mère des artistes » first appeared on Guineematin.com.

Italian music legend Peppino Di Capri dies at 87

Peppino Di Capri, the iconic Italian singer, pianist, and songwriter who defined an era of Italian music, has passed away at the age of 87 on his beloved island of Capri following a long illness, Italian media report.Born Giuseppe Faiella in 1939, he became a national treasure by masterfully blending the Neapolitan melodic tradition with the modern energy of rock'n'roll and twist in the late 1950s. Throughout a career spanning over six decades, Di Capri became the voice of Italy's economic boom. His timeless hits, most notably the legendary Champagne, along with classics like Roberta, Nun è peccato, and St. Tropez Twist, turned him into a household name and a cultural icon.A sophisticated performer, he performed internationally, famously opening for the Beatles during their only Italian tour in 1965. A two-time winner of the Sanremo Music Festival, he was a bridge between generations, maintaining relevance well into the 21st century through various collaborations. He leaves behind a profound musical legacy, remembered as a refined artist who brought elegance and charm to the Italian stage, forever etching his name into the country's artistic history.

French Expression of the Day: Ce n'est pas la mer à boire

This French expression comes in handy when delegating tasks.

Twenty One Pilots live at Mad Cool: alt-rock innovators play their hearts out

At Iberdrola Music on Friday, July 10, the lads reigned in Spain, riding the goodwill of the country's World Cup win The post Twenty One Pilots live at Mad Cool: alt-rock innovators play their hearts out appeared first on NME.