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Kalin Pashaliev
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Editor in Chief, Music In Africa
Johannesburg
Beats
Politics
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By Kalin Pashaliev Verified| Music In Africa Verified His recordings at his famous B Sharp Studios in the Johannesburg suburb of Boksburg kick-started the careers of artists and bands like Sugardrive, Wonderboom, Just Jinjer, Prime Circle, The Parlotones, Karen Zoid, Tweak and Fokofpolisiekar, among many others. Born in Italy in 1959, De Stefani relocated to South Africa in his youth and later started working on demos that bands could take to the big record labels in search of a deal
By Kalin Pashaliev Verified| Music In Africa Verified They start to chip at it, they go through the motions, which for this crowd are definitely unorthodox: on stage, there are just percussionists and singers with tambourines, whistles, cowbells and other musical trinkets, and towards the back a bassist balancing half of his bodyweight on a barstool. By the third song, the stomping starts coming in. By the halfway mark, the whole place is heaving in a trans. A real religious conversion has begun. Persistence, and then they’re yours, forever
Company Info
Music In Africa
The Music In Africa Foundation is a non-profit organization based in Kenya, established on July 27, 2013. It operates the Music In Africa portal, a platform dedicated to supporting the African music sector through knowledge exchange, capacity building, and advocacy. The foundation empowers musicians, industry professionals, and cultural practitioners by providing resources, networking opportunities, and educational tools. Its initiatives focus on cultural preservation, innovation, and collaboration within Africa's diverse music ecosystems. The Music In Africa portal offers a wealth of resources, including articles, directories, and industry insights to enhance visibility for African music professionals. Additionally, the foundation runs the Music In Africa Connects program, which supports cultural exchange and education for musicians in crisis regions, facilitating access to training and mentorship. The foundation also conducts research and advocates for policies that strengthen Africa's music industries, addressing challenges like copyright protection and equitable access to opportunities. It serves a wide range of stakeholders, including musicians, event organizers, educators, and cultural organizations, fostering partnerships and knowledge-sharing across the continent.
Johannesburg, South Africa
Founded: 2013