Blur reunites! For four songs, anyway.
March 31st, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Blur is still officially a going concern, but like that classic convertible in the garage, the members only take it
Browsing the "Africa" Tag
Random music news for Saturday, February 16, 2019
February 16th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
Remember the NHL players’ strike of 2005-2006? On this day in 2005, the league canceled the rest of the season
There is yet another cover of Toto’s “Africa” and it’s…er….
August 19th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Bobby Kimbal and the estate of Jeff Porcaro, the members of Toto who wrote “Africa” back in 1984 are due
This is the summer of Toto’s “Africa.” Here’s why.
August 10th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Thirty-six years ago, Toto released their IV their (surprise!) fourth album. Tucked away at the end of side two was
For reasons unknown to all but themselves, Weezer has covered Toto’s “Rosanna”
May 25th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Back in the 80s, Toto was reviled by alt-rock types for their corporate rock-ness. Over the years, though, some of
Random Music News for Saturday, February 3, 2018
February 3rd, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Do Toronto newspapers have the absolute worst comics sections in all of North America? It’s embarrassing, really. Now let’s look
Tuesday timesuck: a choral version of Toto’s “Africa” that’s–well, you’ll see
January 30th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Is this the best-ever cover of Toto’s “Africa” you will ever see and hear? Maybe. More here
Random Music News for Monday, July 18, 2016
July 18th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
An observation: In most of the world, a “lone wolf” is someone who commits a horrendous terrorist act. In Canada,
Bono’s New Op-Ed Piece in the NYT Above the Refugee Crisis in Africa
April 12th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
This appeared in the New York Times today. Words … I love words and phrases, maybe because I’m a songwriter.
Visit Rwanda with Bono for a Real Look at the African AIDS Crisis
December 16th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
VICE went along with Bono to Rwanda to see if any progress has been made fighting the AIDS scourge that
Random Music News for Thursday, October 16, 2014
October 16th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
It’s new iPad Day. Why did Neil Young pick today to announce the launch of his Pono Store? The Run
What Do You Get Bono For His Birthday – Well…
May 3rd, 2014 | by Larry Lootsteen
For the man who wants for nothing, this year marks the 12th annual “Build a Well For Bono’s Birthday” campaign.
Random Music News for Thursday, March 20, 2014
March 20th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
The first day of spring! Please let it warm up. Turntable.fm shuts down for good. Remember when it was the
The Safe Sex Dance? Genius.
January 20th, 2014 | by Alan Cross
The group in the video is called Addis Beza. Whatever it takes to get the message across, right? (Via Upworthy)
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