Mokoomba getting much love from Diplo

It's no secret that Diplo has shown his appreciation for music from around the world, throughout his career, whether going it solo, producing others, or as one half of Major Lazer. But as Africa Unsigned points out, Diplo has been heavily spinning 'Messe Messe' - a track from our boy Mokoomba. The track was made by the Zimbabwean Mokoomba alongside Gregor Salto and features in Diplo's recent Beatport chart released in September. It's highly likely that anyone attending this month's Lake of Stars festival in Malawi will be treated to the track by Mokoomba when he plays there. Be sure to check out the track below:



For more info on Mokoomba click here

Mokoomba getting much love from Diplo

It's no secret that Diplo has shown his appreciation for music from around the world, throughout his career, whether going it solo, producing others, or as one half of Major Lazer. But as Africa Unsigned points out, Diplo has been heavily spinning 'Messe Messe' - a track from our boy Mokoomba. The track was made by the Zimbabwean Mokoomba alongside Gregor Salto and features in Diplo's recent Beatport chart released in September. It's highly likely that anyone attending this month's Lake of Stars festival in Malawi will be treated to the track by Mokoomba when he plays there. Be sure to check out the track below:



For more info on Mokoomba click here

The Amitofo Care Centre

The Amitofo Care Centre (ACC) - which is comprised of an administration centre, children’s dormitories, youth dormitories, preparatory school, kindergarten, library, activity centre, medical centre, vocational training centre, religious centre, CBO etc - is founded and directed by Buddhist clergy from the East with an aspiration and mission to directly rear and care for orphans of Africa within the humanitarian and educational umbrella. The main principles of ACC are based on local African culture, Chinese culture and Buddhist philosophy which are given to the orphans in need. This is considered a unique and remarkable characteristic of ACC although it must be stressed that none of the orphans have taken refuge to Buddhism, as the ACC respect their religious freedom and will allow them to choose their own religions as they enter adulthood.

After an arduous ten years, ACC’s caring programme has spread from one location to a number of African countries benefiting thousands of children and adults alike. ACC’s compassionate and philanthropic foot-prints have been left not only in South Africa but also in Swaziland, Burkina Faso, Chad, Gambia, Sao Tome and Principe, Nigeria, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, etc. as well as Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Malaysia and several South American countries as St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The total orphans that ACC has adopted to date number around 3000.

The current ACC is in association with three charity institutes namely; the Yuan Tong Culture and Care Association (R.O.C.) , Pu-Hsein Educational Foundation of Taiwan and the Amitofo Charity Association in South Africa that continuously organize and manage ACC operations along with financial support.

Venerable Hui Li, born in Taiwan and tagged as the ‘African monk’, founded ACC specifically for African orphans in the early 90’s and is still the residing chairperson. With his enthusiasm and big heart to bring love and care to the orphans.
Ven. Hui Li has been awarded the “Loving of Life” medal by the Chou Ta-Kuan Foundation of Taiwan. He has also been invited by a number of First Ladies of certain African countries, some of whom refer to him as the Buddhist Albert Sweitzer, in praise of his significance and contributions thus far. Nowadays ACC, and Ven. Hui Li, is widely recognized as an international charity and educational institute and sponsored by numerous people in Asia.

For more info on the Amitofo Care Centre, click here.

The Amitofo Care Centre

The Amitofo Care Centre (ACC) - which is comprised of an administration centre, children’s dormitories, youth dormitories, preparatory school, kindergarten, library, activity centre, medical centre, vocational training centre, religious centre, CBO etc - is founded and directed by Buddhist clergy from the East with an aspiration and mission to directly rear and care for orphans of Africa within the humanitarian and educational umbrella. The main principles of ACC are based on local African culture, Chinese culture and Buddhist philosophy which are given to the orphans in need. This is considered a unique and remarkable characteristic of ACC although it must be stressed that none of the orphans have taken refuge to Buddhism, as the ACC respect their religious freedom and will allow them to choose their own religions as they enter adulthood.

After an arduous ten years, ACC’s caring programme has spread from one location to a number of African countries benefiting thousands of children and adults alike. ACC’s compassionate and philanthropic foot-prints have been left not only in South Africa but also in Swaziland, Burkina Faso, Chad, Gambia, Sao Tome and Principe, Nigeria, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, etc. as well as Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mainland China, Singapore, Malaysia and several South American countries as St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The total orphans that ACC has adopted to date number around 3000.

The current ACC is in association with three charity institutes namely; the Yuan Tong Culture and Care Association (R.O.C.) , Pu-Hsein Educational Foundation of Taiwan and the Amitofo Charity Association in South Africa that continuously organize and manage ACC operations along with financial support.

Venerable Hui Li, born in Taiwan and tagged as the ‘African monk’, founded ACC specifically for African orphans in the early 90’s and is still the residing chairperson. With his enthusiasm and big heart to bring love and care to the orphans.
Ven. Hui Li has been awarded the “Loving of Life” medal by the Chou Ta-Kuan Foundation of Taiwan. He has also been invited by a number of First Ladies of certain African countries, some of whom refer to him as the Buddhist Albert Sweitzer, in praise of his significance and contributions thus far. Nowadays ACC, and Ven. Hui Li, is widely recognized as an international charity and educational institute and sponsored by numerous people in Asia.

For more info on the Amitofo Care Centre, click here.

Goldierocks

Goldierocks is a DJ, TV and Radio broadcaster. After going on tour at the age of 16 she quickly got a taste for live music and performance, instigating her career in music journalism.

Goldierocks presents the weekly The Selector radio show (July 2009–present) made on behalf of the British Council by Something Else. The two hour British, cross-genre, new music show has featured guests such eclectic guests as Calvin Harris, Basement Jaxx, William Orbit, The Noisettes, Fourtet, Toddla T and Bashy It is available to listen to online on British Airways inflight radio, on itunes and broadcast on FM radio stations in 18 countries around the world including Mexico, Indonesia Poland and Hungary to an estimated audience of three million listeners.

Goldierocks has also made guest radio appearances on London's Diesel U-Music-Radio 87.7FM, NME Radio, Big Brothers Big Ears, the Orange Music Show and as a music critique on British Airways 'Highlife' inflight radio.

She is currently filming Xbox Reverb to be aired on UK terrestrial TV in 201. An interactive gig experience betweens bands and their fans featuring acts such as Pulled Apart By Horses, Dananananaykroyd, Ellie Goulding and Esser.

For more info on Goldierocks, check out: http://www.goldierocks.co.uk/

Goldierocks

Goldierocks is a DJ, TV and Radio broadcaster. After going on tour at the age of 16 she quickly got a taste for live music and performance, instigating her career in music journalism.

Goldierocks presents the weekly The Selector radio show (July 2009–present) made on behalf of the British Council by Something Else. The two hour British, cross-genre, new music show has featured guests such eclectic guests as Calvin Harris, Basement Jaxx, William Orbit, The Noisettes, Fourtet, Toddla T and Bashy It is available to listen to online on British Airways inflight radio, on itunes and broadcast on FM radio stations in 18 countries around the world including Mexico, Indonesia Poland and Hungary to an estimated audience of three million listeners.

Goldierocks has also made guest radio appearances on London's Diesel U-Music-Radio 87.7FM, NME Radio, Big Brothers Big Ears, the Orange Music Show and as a music critique on British Airways 'Highlife' inflight radio.

She is currently filming Xbox Reverb to be aired on UK terrestrial TV in 201. An interactive gig experience betweens bands and their fans featuring acts such as Pulled Apart By Horses, Dananananaykroyd, Ellie Goulding and Esser.

For more info on Goldierocks, check out: http://www.goldierocks.co.uk/

Tinashé

Tinashé is a 25 year old singer/songwriter and producer originally from Zimbabwe. Signed to Island Records he's set to be the indie darling for 2010. When the thoughts of growing up and becoming a doctor/lawyer faded away he instead turn to his old six stringed companion and wrote something truly amazing and different.

Staying true to his roots, Tinashé speaks from the heart, successfully blending contemporary pop with invigorating African rhythms and compelling storytelling that is unlike anything else you'd hear in the pop charts. "Zambezi" is a great example of that. The lush, warming undertones of the song create a sharp contrast with its serious lyrics about a doomed relationship using the war for Zimbabwe's liberation from Rhodesia as a backdrop.

For more info on Tinashé, check out: http://www.tinashe.co.uk

Tinashé

Tinashé is a 25 year old singer/songwriter and producer originally from Zimbabwe. Signed to Island Records he's set to be the indie darling for 2010. When the thoughts of growing up and becoming a doctor/lawyer faded away he instead turn to his old six stringed companion and wrote something truly amazing and different.

Staying true to his roots, Tinashé speaks from the heart, successfully blending contemporary pop with invigorating African rhythms and compelling storytelling that is unlike anything else you'd hear in the pop charts. "Zambezi" is a great example of that. The lush, warming undertones of the song create a sharp contrast with its serious lyrics about a doomed relationship using the war for Zimbabwe's liberation from Rhodesia as a backdrop.

For more info on Tinashé, check out: http://www.tinashe.co.uk

Eddy Temple Morris

Eddy Temple Morris is a UK DJ who hosts a famous Friday night show called ‘The Remix’ on XFM Radio in London. Eddie’s show includes dance remixes of indie and rock hits, plus up and coming dance music of the dance rock crossover variety. The show popularised the mash-up genre, with a section called Bedroom Bedlam dedicated to unofficial bootleg remixes. Eddy also regularly DJs at rock, electro and indie crossover nights around the UK and Europe and has supported The Prodigy, Pendulum and Delays on their UK tours. He also has a band, ‘Losers’ who have just released an album to rave reviews in the UK. But it is Eddy’s DJ skills that are set to get the Lake of Stars crowd dancing deep into the night.

Check out the new video for 'Sirenna' from Losers, his band, below:


For more info on Eddy Temple Morris check out: http://www.myspace.com/eddytemplemorris

Eddy Temple Morris

Eddy Temple Morris is a UK DJ who hosts a famous Friday night show called ‘The Remix’ on XFM Radio in London. Eddie’s show includes dance remixes of indie and rock hits, plus up and coming dance music of the dance rock crossover variety. The show popularised the mash-up genre, with a section called Bedroom Bedlam dedicated to unofficial bootleg remixes. Eddy also regularly DJs at rock, electro and indie crossover nights around the UK and Europe and has supported The Prodigy, Pendulum and Delays on their UK tours. He also has a band, ‘Losers’ who have just released an album to rave reviews in the UK. But it is Eddy’s DJ skills that are set to get the Lake of Stars crowd dancing deep into the night.

Check out the new video for 'Sirenna' from Losers, his band, below:


For more info on Eddy Temple Morris check out: http://www.myspace.com/eddytemplemorris

Afrikan Boy

Afrikan Boy aka Olushola Ajose, is a rising Grime/AfroBeat MC from London, originally from Nigeria. He made big waves when he guest appeared on the track "Hussel" from the M.I.A album Kala and is one of the initial artists M.I.A. wanted signed to her label. He also opened up for Prince during one his sell-out shows at London’s O2 venue.

A.B. first discovered his entertainment skills in his school days but admits to have formally taken up this once hidden talent seriously around the age of 16. Major influences include Nigerian superstar Sir Shina Peters and musical legend Fela Kuti while his British upbringing has drawn him to also look up to fellow peers Kano and Dizzee Rascal, and he is fast on his way to joining them amongst the UK’s most unique MC's. Afrikan Boy has just released his EP and video ‘Lagos Town’ and is set to smash it up at Lake of Stars!



For more info on Afrikan Boy check out: http://www.myspace.com/afrikanboy

Afrikan Boy

Afrikan Boy aka Olushola Ajose, is a rising Grime/AfroBeat MC from London, originally from Nigeria. He made big waves when he guest appeared on the track "Hussel" from the M.I.A album Kala and is one of the initial artists M.I.A. wanted signed to her label. He also opened up for Prince during one his sell-out shows at London’s O2 venue.

A.B. first discovered his entertainment skills in his school days but admits to have formally taken up this once hidden talent seriously around the age of 16. Major influences include Nigerian superstar Sir Shina Peters and musical legend Fela Kuti while his British upbringing has drawn him to also look up to fellow peers Kano and Dizzee Rascal, and he is fast on his way to joining them amongst the UK’s most unique MC's. Afrikan Boy has just released his EP and video ‘Lagos Town’ and is set to smash it up at Lake of Stars!



For more info on Afrikan Boy check out: http://www.myspace.com/afrikanboy

Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly

Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly is the stage name of English artist Sam Duckworth. Duckworth grew up in Southend-on-sea, Essex, and has supported bands such as The Flaming Lips, The Magic Numbers, Ok Go, Funeral for a Friend, The Kooks and Feeder. In 2006 Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly released his first album ‘The Chronicles of a Bohemian teenager’ followed by ‘Searching for the how’s and whys’ in 2008 and a self-titled album in 2010. Get Cape plays acoustic and indie style music and shall provide some brilliant tunes for festival goers on the shores of Lake Malawi.



And check out this new remix from Error Operator of Get Cape's track 'The Uprising'.

Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly - The Uprising (Error Operator Remix) by ErrorOperator

Or Click here to hear Sam play his new songs for Xfm, only last month.


For more info on Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly check out: http://www.getcapewearcapefly.com/

Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly

Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly is the stage name of English artist Sam Duckworth. Duckworth grew up in Southend-on-sea, Essex, and has supported bands such as The Flaming Lips, The Magic Numbers, Ok Go, Funeral for a Friend, The Kooks and Feeder. In 2006 Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly released his first album ‘The Chronicles of a Bohemian teenager’ followed by ‘Searching for the how’s and whys’ in 2008 and a self-titled album in 2010. Get Cape plays acoustic and indie style music and shall provide some brilliant tunes for festival goers on the shores of Lake Malawi.



And check out this new remix from Error Operator of Get Cape's track 'The Uprising'.

Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly - The Uprising (Error Operator Remix) by ErrorOperator

Or Click here to hear Sam play his new songs for Xfm, only last month.


For more info on Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly check out: http://www.getcapewearcapefly.com/

Noisettes

Noisettes are a British band fronted by Shingai Shoniwa, who was born in London shortly after her parents moved over from Zimbabwe. This is a home-coming show for Shingai who also went to school in Lilongwe. Shingai has a stage presence and glamorous outfits that have gained Noisettes a reputation for great live shows. The band released their first album ‘What’s the Time Mr. Wolf?’ in 2007, shortly followed by ‘Wild Young Hearts’ in 2009 which includes the famous ‘Don’t Upset the Rhythm’ and ‘Never Forget You’.

The band have achieved great international success with UK and Europe-wide tours, as well as continued chart success with ‘Don’t Upset the Rhythm’ reaching No.2 in the UK singles Chart, and commercial success with many songs being used for television programmes and adverts. Noisettes gave an incredible live performance at the vinspired Lake of Stars event in London and are set to repeat this electric performance at Lake of Stars 2010.

For more info on Noisettes check out: http://www.noisettes.net/

Noisettes

Noisettes are a British band fronted by Shingai Shoniwa, who was born in London shortly after her parents moved over from Zimbabwe. This is a home-coming show for Shingai who also went to school in Lilongwe. Shingai has a stage presence and glamorous outfits that have gained Noisettes a reputation for great live shows. The band released their first album ‘What’s the Time Mr. Wolf?’ in 2007, shortly followed by ‘Wild Young Hearts’ in 2009 which includes the famous ‘Don’t Upset the Rhythm’ and ‘Never Forget You’.

The band have achieved great international success with UK and Europe-wide tours, as well as continued chart success with ‘Don’t Upset the Rhythm’ reaching No.2 in the UK singles Chart, and commercial success with many songs being used for television programmes and adverts. Noisettes gave an incredible live performance at the vinspired Lake of Stars event in London and are set to repeat this electric performance at Lake of Stars 2010.

For more info on Noisettes check out: http://www.noisettes.net/

MistaJam

Last week the vinspired Lake of Stars team were fortunate enough to meet up with the much admired Radio 1 DJ MistaJam to find out his feelings on the upcoming festival. The self accredited ‘musical magpie’ is known for his seamless blending of diverse genres: from Grime to Dubstep, Drum N Bass to Dancehall. If a tracks any good, the chances are you’ll hear it in one of his dynamic sets. Considered one the go-to-guys for introducing new acts to British audiences, we’re ecstatic to have the man seen by many as the future of British radio as a headliner this year. Check out what he had to say about the upcoming festival!



MistaJam set to make waves in Malawi but he has not forgotten his UK contingent. He has given us a pair of tickets to his very special Speakerbox Tour at the Coronet Theatre this Friday the 24th of September! The catch!?... You have to be aged between 16-19. Time for the vinspired Lake of Stars young guns to step up! To have a chance of getting hold of the tickets you need to answer this question:

Name one other Radio One DJ that has played at the vinspired Lake of Stars festival? Tip: watch the interview

Email your answers to matt@lakeofstars.org and winners shall be selected at random. Remember this is not for the oldies! And by old I mean over 19. All entries must be submitted by 12pm on Friday 24th September.

MistaJam

Last week the vinspired Lake of Stars team were fortunate enough to meet up with the much admired Radio 1 DJ MistaJam to find out his feelings on the upcoming festival. The self accredited ‘musical magpie’ is known for his seamless blending of diverse genres: from Grime to Dubstep, Drum N Bass to Dancehall. If a tracks any good, the chances are you’ll hear it in one of his dynamic sets. Considered one the go-to-guys for introducing new acts to British audiences, we’re ecstatic to have the man seen by many as the future of British radio as a headliner this year. Check out what he had to say about the upcoming festival!



MistaJam set to make waves in Malawi but he has not forgotten his UK contingent. He has given us a pair of tickets to his very special Speakerbox Tour at the Coronet Theatre this Friday the 24th of September! The catch!?... You have to be aged between 16-19. Time for the vinspired Lake of Stars young guns to step up! To have a chance of getting hold of the tickets you need to answer this question:

Name one other Radio One DJ that has played at the vinspired Lake of Stars festival? Tip: watch the interview

Email your answers to matt@lakeofstars.org and winners shall be selected at random. Remember this is not for the oldies! And by old I mean over 19. All entries must be submitted by 12pm on Friday 24th September.

Khethi

Khethi is a young South African singer/songwriter who blends hip hop with African soul and jazzy blues notes, creating her own form on ‘Afro-Soul-Jazz’. Khethi brings her social activist toolbox along to create songs for upliftment and awareness. Khethi has a strong connection to the vinspired Lake of Stars, having performed in 2006. Her debut album ‘Exemplify’, partly produced by Malawi’s own Q Malewezi and is released in October, just in time for the festival.



For more info on Khethi check out: http://www.khethi.com

Khethi

Khethi is a young South African singer/songwriter who blends hip hop with African soul and jazzy blues notes, creating her own form on ‘Afro-Soul-Jazz’. Khethi brings her social activist toolbox along to create songs for upliftment and awareness. Khethi has a strong connection to the vinspired Lake of Stars, having performed in 2006. Her debut album ‘Exemplify’, partly produced by Malawi’s own Q Malewezi and is released in October, just in time for the festival.



For more info on Khethi check out: http://www.khethi.com