, 1990 - you do not want to miss Johnny Clegg and Savuka - that is Derek DeBeer, Mandisa Dianga, Solly Letwaba, Steve Mavuso and Keith Hutchinson - at "Late…
Longsy D, LL Cool J, Grandmaster Flash , Level 42, Johnny Clegg & Savuka, Vanessa Paradis, Hot Chocolate, The Selecter, Commodores, JoBoxers, S-Express, Dire Straits
Peter Gabriel’s “Washing of the Water” gets an understated touch from Coldplay’s Chris Martin, merging emotional restraint with spiritual depth. Kate Bush and Gabriel’s duet “Another Day” channels post-breakup longing, while “Blood of Eden,” featuring Sinéad O’Connor, blends textured instrumentals with themes of human connection. Johnny Clegg’s “Asimbonanga” delivers a rhythmic tribute to Nelson Mandela’s fight against apartheid, uniting history and melody.
Youssou N’Dour and Neneh Cherry’s “7 Seconds” pairs multilingual vocals with minimalism, crafting a poignant take on prejudice, while Yusuf Islam’s “Wild World” quietly reflects human fragility. “The Feeling Begins” centers Jivan Gasparyan’s duduk, evoking timeless emotion. Papa Wemba’s contribution to “In Your Eyes” shifts Peter Gabriel’s live performance into something vivid and communal. Tracks like “Signal to Noise” highlight collaborations that balance tradition and modernity with varying results.
Rachid Taha’s electrifying “Voilà Voilà” fuses techno with North African rhythms, delivering a fierce anti-xenophobia anthem, while Altern-8’s “Frequency” channels ‘90s rave chaos with breakbeats and gas-mask theatrics. Johnny Clegg’s “Cruel Crazy Beautiful World” blends optimism with South African roots, and Garland Jeffreys’s “Hail Hail Rock ‘n’ Roll” examines race in rock history, mixing raw energy and critique. “Piano Fantasia – Song for Denise” captures Italo-disco’s nostalgic charm, and The Shamen’s “Heal (The Separation)” shifts rave euphoria into introspection with hypnotic synth pulses.
Laura Branigan, Johnny Clegg, Westworld, AC/DC, The Style Council, Pauline Murray, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, The Mission Uk, Deacon Blue, Girlschool, Thin Lizzy, Stiff Little Fingers
This day (February 13, 1950), in Chobham, Surrey, England, is born Peter Brian Gabriel simply known as Peter Gabriel, English singer and songwriter , best known as original singer with…
>> EN FRANCAIS | >> EN ESPAÑOLTODAY We Listen To Me'shell Ndegeocello, Grateful Dead, Nancy Wilson, Cannonball Adderley, Mothers of Invention We Celebrate H.E.R., Bobby Womack, Chris Squire We Watch Simply Red, Ringo Starr,…
[tabs] [tab title="J"] J BALVIN . Website . Instagram . Amazon J COLE . Instagram . Amazon J DILLA . Amazon J GEILS BAND . Facebook . Amazon J HOLIDAY…