Category: Music

Like many other things I learned from my parents, I learned to enjoy listening to live bands from them too. READ ALSO: 5 Easy, Cool Hair Styles for Teenagers Listening to Live Music at The Hôtel Ivoire, Abidjan As a child, my parents, my siblings, and I would head out to the Hotel Ivoire Abidjan… Continue reading Be My Guide to Your East African City #12: What’s Your Favorite Local Band?

Whenever anyone makes me a mixed CD, they almost invariably put a lot of neo-soul on it. READ ALSO: Discovering Mowzey Radio’s Music & More I guess they figure I’m that kind of sister. I understand where they are coming from. Among other things, I can often be seen rocking African prints and head wraps–but… Continue reading Be My Guide to Your East African City # 11: Who are the Best Local Artists?