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I've got a new album called Jupiter releasing in June this year.  Excited to be back to albums.

Best,
Vitne

More info:  https://www.vitne.net/single-post/2017/04/05/New-Album-Jupiter-Announcement---June-2017-Release

When it comes to a student writing a well-customized research paper, they have to ensure that the annotated bibliography, they use, is well cited. This will prove to their lecturer that they have done valid research that supports their claims and arguments of their report. It also becomes easier for the reader to use the bibliography to refer a citation by easily going back to the material themselves.

Thus, an annotated bibliography ensures that your report provides accurate information on used each outside source in your writing. In addition, when your skills are superb, it can lead interested researchers to access your resources due to the interest that they got from reading your paper. I use experts to edit my paper . Especially since a researcher, you are honing your skills in becoming an expert on your topic.

You have the ability to assess the usefulness of your sources, explain their content, as well as share this information with others who are unfamiliar with their work. You have to have in mind that the citation, which you use in your bibliography, is a useful resource to your paper. It becomes easier for you to point out to them through your bibliography on what they should check out.

ACID TEETH SPRING U.S TOUR 2017

This track: "Someone You Can Always Call", I was persuaded by some fans, to release as a single.

https://www.mixposure.com/ronbowes/audio/22709/someone-you-can-always-call

Available on itunes and Amazon

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/someone-you-can-always-call-single/id1213227190?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XGVPDDR/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1488988698&sr=8-2&keywords=Ron+D+Bowes

Congrats to  Adam Bae  for having the Mixposure Song of the Week! Check out the song Sing!

Congrats to NexXzit for being the Mixposure Artist of the Month for February!

Bio

NexXzit, ( pronounced next exit) is Margo, Ge’down, Rio and many friends. They are Producers, Musicians, Songwriters, and Performers. Their originality stems from their talent, versatility and creative musical style that combines many genres. NexXzit’s goal is to create songs that appeal to all music lovers.  Their music is born from an era when musicians recorded and performed "live". Described by fans as being positive, creative and fresh, NexXzit's sound displays heartfelt and meaningful lyrics along with sophisticated and stylish music. They have brought back the realism of yesterday’s music incorporated with a style for today’s audiences. 

From Jazz to Rock N Roll, from Hip-Hop to Funk and Disco, African music has been a major influence on nearly every modern genre. African music is as diverse as the land that birthed it, coming in a varying array of soundscapes including upbeat tempos, clapping and boundless energy.

You can hear the influence of African music in the song structures of bands like Talking Heads and Vampire Weekend and you can see the influence of rhythm and tempo on Shakira's music. But why do contemporary artists love the music of Africa so much? Well, it's time to find out for yourself.

Below are 7 of the best African musicians that you need to know.

1 Fela Kuti. Nigeria

Fela Kuti isn't just a hero of his native Nigeria, he is also widely considered the most recognisable voice in African music history. He called himself the “black president” and is often credited with inventing the Afro Beat genre. However, his influence doesn't stop there, he was also a prominent activist and fought corrupt Nigerian governments through his music until his death in 1997.

2 William Onyeabor, Nigeria

William Onyebor was an innovator that influenced a countless number of bands, but most prominently David Byrne of Talking Heads fame. A big part of Onyeabor's appeal is the mythicism that surrounded him during his life. Little was know about him other than the music he released, which was enough because the music he released was light years ahead of it's time and impacted genres such as House, Funk, and Disco.

3 Manu Dibango, Cameroon

Manu Dibango is the definition of multi-talented, being well versed in genres such as Blues, Jazz, Soul, Electro, and Spirituals. He might have dipped his toes in all sorts of music forms but one thing is absolutely certain, he is one of the greatest saxophonists of his generation. Check out his most popular hit “Soul Makossa” that was a big influence on a certain icon of pop music.

4 Tidal Waves, South Africa

Often called the hardest working reggae band in Africa, Tidal Waves have gained a widespread fan base with their soulful stylings. The group tends to play over 100 shows a year and have played in venues all over the world.

5 Salif Keita, Mali

Salif Keita is literally royalty, being an offspring from one of the founding fathers of the Mali Empire, yet he chose a path in music. Much to the anger of his family, who thought music an occupation that was beneath him, but Salif stuck to his dream and gained major success while doing so.

6 Yvonne Chaka Chaka, South Africa

Yvonne is one of the queens of African music and managed to get there during the heights of the Apartheid regime. She began singing as a child and rose to fame at the tender age of 18 and hasn't slowed down since. Not only does she have the voice of an angel but she is also a prominent philanthropist.

7 Dobet Gnahore, Ivory Coast

Dobet Gnahore is one of the most promising female artists to come out of Africa in recent years. Born on the Ivory Coast and raised by a respected drummer, Boni Gnahore, Dobet grew up surrounded by interesting people and interesting sounds that influence her as she grew older. Dobet's songs are beautiful in their melodies, fearless in their lyrical content and will knock you off your feet.

Even if you are not into African music or culture there is a big chance your favourite band is connected or influenced by it in some way. It's always good to check out new artists and music genres and you can use the above article as your musical map of Africa and start listening to some new and exciting things today!  

Mary Frenson is a Marketing Assistant at Checkdirector.co.uk