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News Malawi » Music: Malawi music’s identity crisis

News channel or source: https://mwnation.com/malawi-musics-identity-crisis/

Published on: Monday 19 October 2026

Two clips of Dr Daniel Kachamba playing a guitar have been circulating on social media all week. Recorded in Göttingen, Germany in 1972 with ethnomusicologist Gerhard Kubik, the footage reminds us ...

News Malawi » Music: Visiting Malawi? Experience local culture at these festivals

News channel or source: https://www.newsbytesapp.com/news/lifestyle/malawi-s-hidden-gems-lesser-known-music-festivals/story

Published on: Wednesday 30 September 2026

Malawi, a beautiful country in southeast Africa, is famous for its vibrant culture and music. Although most tourists flock to the popular festivals, there are some lesser-known gems that deserve your ...

News Malawi » Music: Listen to a Song Recorded by Prisoners in Southern Malawi

News channel or source: https://www.vice.com/en/article/i-have-no-everything-here-compilation-interview/

Published on: Sunday 25 January 2015

The Zomba Central Prison, in the southern region of Malawi, was built in 1935. It is where a large population of Malawi’s political prisoners, accused murderers, and women accused of witchcraft are ...

News Malawi » Music: 92-year-old Malawian music legend finds fame on TikTok

News channel or source: https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/92-year-old-malawian-music-legend-finds-fame-on-tiktok/

Published on: Tuesday 18 January 2022

Fame at 92: Malawian music legend Giddes Chalamanda has notched up millions of views on TikTok – Copyright AFP Bertha WANG At 92, Giddes Chalamanda has no idea what ...

News Malawi » Music: All the Biggest Moments From Madonna’s Decade-Plus of Charity Work in Malawi

News channel or source: https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/madonna-malawi-charity-work-10-years-highlights-7865129/

Published on: Wednesday 12 July 2017

Since founding the non-profit Raising Malawi in 2006, the charitable star has led a continuous effort to support the nation's orphaned or otherwise vulnerable children -- whether through hosting… By ...

News Malawi » Music: The ‘Sounds of Malawi’ Are Vibrant and Varied

News channel or source: https://www.popmatters.com/sounds-of-malawi-vol-1

Published on: Thursday 13 August 2026

On the first volume of the new Hen House Records series, Sounds of Malawi, there is abundance. The artist lineup is generationally and stylistically diverse. The music is recorded with the utmost care ...

News Malawi » Music: African music festivals: Lake of Stars and 6 others you’ll want to hear

News channel or source: https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/africa-best-music-festivals

Published on: Thursday 20 February 2014

One of the most exciting things about the African continent is its dynamic arts and culture scene. The celebration of this is even more amazing. The Fest Gurus have set out on a journey to visit every ...

News Malawi » Music: SOUNDS OF MALAWI VOL. 1 Compilation Released on Hen House Studios

News channel or source: https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/SOUNDS-OF-MALAWI-VOL-1-Compilation-Released-on-Hen-House-Studios-20260724

Published on: Friday 24 July 2026

Breaking news to your phone. US mobile only. No password required. Broadway + NYC Broadway Off-Broadway Off-Off Broadway Cabaret Dance Opera Classical Music West End / UK Hen House Studios has ...

News Malawi » Music: How Namadingo is uniting generations of Malawian musicians through Reggae duet mashups

News channel or source: https://globalvoices.org/2021/10/12/how-namadingo-is-uniting-generations-of-malawian-musicians-through-reggae-duet-mashups/

Published on: Tuesday 12 October 2021

What happens when musicians from three different generations unite for a musical mashup? Something truly magical is born. That is what happened in 2020 when Malawian Musician Patience Namadingo went ...

News Malawi » Music: The Malawi Mouse Boys

News channel or source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/60-minutes-overtime-malawi-mouse-boys-malawi/

Published on: Sunday 04 March 2018

The Malawi Mouse Boys live in the South of the Malawi, near the town of Balaka. They don't have running water or electricity, but their music flows freely. They've constructed a four-string guitar ...

News Malawi » Music: 92-year-old Malawian Music Legend Finds Fame On TikTok

News channel or source: https://www.ibtimes.com/92-year-old-malawian-music-legend-finds-fame-tiktok-3378561