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Africa (other)
Africa is the world's second largest continent. Africa may also refer to: Arts and entertainment Film and television * ''Africa'' (1930 film), an American animated short featuring Oswald the Lucky Rabbit * ''África'' (film), 1996 Spanish film * ''Africa'' (2011 film), an Iranian crime drama * ''Africa'' (2019 film), an Israeli drama * ''Africa'' (1984 TV series), a Channel 4 documentary series * ''Africa'' (2013 TV series), a BBC documentary series Music Classical music * "Africa" (William Billings), an 18th-century hymn tune * "Africa", an 1891 fantasia by Camille Saint-Saëns * ''Africa'' (Still), a 1930 symphonic poem Albums * ''Africa'' (Miriam Makeba album), a 1991 compilation album * ''Africa'' (Perpetuum Jazzile album), 2009 * ''Africa'' (Pharoah Sanders album), 1987 Songs * "Africa" (Toto song), 1982, also covered by Weezer ** "Africa" (Karl Wolf song), 2007, based on the Toto song * "Africa" (Rose Laurens song), 1982, also released as "Africa (Voodoo Mas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Africa
Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia in both cases. At about 30.3 million km2 (11.7 million square miles) including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of Earth's total surface area and 20% of its land area.Sayre, April Pulley (1999), ''Africa'', Twenty-First Century Books. . With billion people as of , it accounts for about of the world's human population. Africa's population is the youngest amongst all the continents; the median age in 2012 was 19.7, when the worldwide median age was 30.4. Despite a wide range of natural resources, Africa is the least wealthy continent per capita and second-least wealthy by total wealth, behind Oceania. Scholars have attributed this to different factors including geography, climate, tribalism, colonialism, the Cold War, neocolonialism, lack of democracy, and corruption. Despite this low concentration of wealth, recent economic expansion and the large and young population make Afr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Africa (Rose Laurens Song)
"Africa" is a 1982 song recorded by French singer Rose Laurens. It was one of the singles Singles are people not in a committed relationship. Singles may also refer to: Film and television * ''Singles'' (miniseries), a 1984 Australian television series * ''Singles'' (1992 film), written and directed by Cameron Crowe * ''Singles'' ... from her first album ''Déraisonnable'' and was released in France at the end of 1982. A version with English lyrics, titled "Africa (Voodoo Master)", was released worldwide in March 1983. The version available on the 7" is shorter than on the album, as the musical bridge is shortened and there are fewer refrains. It immediately became a smash hit in many countries, reaching the top of the charts. In 1994, a CD maxi of remixes was released, but failed to chart. Chart performances The single was a commercial success, reaching the top one in Austria, and remained for 16 weeks in the top twenty. In Norway, the single charted for 15 weeks in the to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Africa (Roman Province)
Africa Proconsularis was a Roman province on the northern African coast that was established in 146 BC following the defeat of Carthage in the Third Punic War. It roughly comprised the territory of present-day Tunisia, the northeast of Algeria, and the coast of western Libya along the Gulf of Sirte. The territory was originally inhabited by Berber people, known in Latin as ''Mauri'' indigenous to all of North Africa west of Egypt; in the 9th century BC, Phoenicians built settlements along the Mediterranean Sea to facilitate shipping, of which Carthage rose to dominance in the 8th century BC until its conquest by the Roman Republic. It was one of the wealthiest provinces in the western part of the Roman Empire, second only to Italy. Apart from the city of Carthage, other large settlements in the province were Hadrumetum (modern Sousse, Tunisia), capital of Byzacena, and Hippo Regius (modern Annaba, Algeria). History Rome's first province in northern Africa was established ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rivista Trimestrale Di Studi E Documentazione
A revue is a type of multi-act popular theatrical entertainment that combines music, dance, and sketches. The revue has its roots in 19th century popular entertainment and melodrama but grew into a substantial cultural presence of its own during its golden years from 1916 to 1932. Though most famous for their visual spectacle, revues frequently satirized contemporary figures, news or literature. Similar to the related subforms of operetta and musical theatre, the revue art form brings together music, dance and sketches to create a compelling show. In contrast to these, however, revue does not have an overarching storyline. Rather, a general theme serves as the motto for a loosely-related series of acts that alternate between solo performances and dance ensembles. Owing to high ticket prices, ribald publicity campaigns and the occasional use of prurient material, the revue was typically patronized by audience members who earned more and felt even less restricted by middle-class ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Africa (journal)
''Africa'' is a quarterly peer-reviewed academic journal published by Cambridge University Press on behalf of the International African Institute. The journal takes an interdisciplinary approach considering the humanities, social sciences, and environmental studies in Africa. Every year there is a special issue treating a specific theme. ''Africa'' is currently edited by Wale Adebanwi, Deborah James and David Pratten. Abstracting and indexing The journal is abstracted and indexed in the MLA International Bibliography, the European Reference Index of Research Journals in the Humanities, and the Social Sciences Citation Index. According to the ''Journal Citation Reports'', the journal has a 2009 impact factor of 0.592, ranking it 37th out of 68 journals in the category "Anthropology" and 14th out of 44 in the category Area Studies. By 2011 the figures were an impact factor of 0.604, 11th out of 66 Area Studies journals and 42nd out of 79 journals in the Anthropology category. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Africa (Petrarch)
''Africa'' is an epic poem in Latin hexameters by the 14th-century Italian poet Petrarch (Francesco Petrarca). It tells the story of the Second Punic War, in which the Carthaginian general Hannibal invaded Italy, but Roman forces were eventually victorious after an invasion of north Africa led by Publius Cornelius Scipio Africanus, the epic poem's hero.Bergin and Wilson, p. xix. Background ''Africa'' and ''De viris illustribus'' were partially inspired by Petrarch's visit to Rome in 1337. According to Bergin and Wilson (p. ix). ''It seems very likely that the inspirational vision of the Eternal City must have been the immediate spur to the design of the ''Africa'' and probably ''De viris illustribus'' as well.'' After returning from his grand tour, the first sections of Africa were written in the valley of Vaucluse.Jackson, p. 480 Petrarch recalls The fact that he abandoned it early on is not entirely correct since it was far along when he received two invitations (from Rome ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Africa (Lost Fields Song)
This is the list of number-one tracks on the ARIA Club Chart in 2019, which is compiled by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) from weekly DJ reports. 2019 Number-one artists See also *ARIA Charts *2019 in music This topic covers notable events and articles related to 2019 in music. Specific locations *African music * American music * Asian music *Australian music * Brazilian music *British music *Canadian music *Chinese music * Czech music *Danish m ... References {{Australian music charts Number-one singles Australia Club Chart 2019 Club ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
L'Été Indien
"L'Été indien" ( French for "Indian summer") is a 1975 single by American/French singer named Joe Dassin. . In the song he reflects with fond memories of his lover, who he met during an indian summer, but with whom he has now lost contact. Background The song was based on the song "Africa" by Toto Cutugno, Vito Pallavicini, Pasquale Losito, and Sam Ward (originally released by Toto Cutugno's band ), hence the subtitle L'Été indien (Africa)"on some single releases. It was adapted into French by Claude Lemesle and Pierre Delanoë, arranged by Johnny Arthey and produced by Jacques Plait. "L'Été indien" went on to become Dassin's biggest hit, selling almost 2 million copies worldwide. Track listing *7" Single # "L'Été indien (Africa)" – 4:30 # "Moi j'ai dit non" – 2:20 Usages In Rhythmic Gymnastics * In 2010 Israeli gymnast Neta Rivkin used the tune for her ribbon routine. * In 2011 Russian gymnast Yevgeniya Kanayeva designed her hoop routine with this music in prepara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mama Africa (Yemi Alade Album)
''Mama Africa'' (also known as ''Mama Africa: The Diary of an African Woman'') is the second studio album by Nigerian singer Yemi Alade. It was released on March 25, 2016, by Effyzzie Music Group. The album is the follow-up to her debut studio album ''King of Queens'' (2014). It features guest appearances from P-Square, Sarkodie, Sauti Sol, Flavour N'abania, Rotimi Keys, DJ Arafat and Selebobo. The album was produced by GospelOnDeBeatz, DJ Coublon, Selebobo, Philkeyz, BeatsByEmzo, Masterkraft, Rotimi Keys and Mr. Chidoo. It was supported by six singles: "Na Gode", "Do As I Do", "Ferrari", "Kom Kom", "Africa" and "Tumbum". The album's deluxe edition features collaborations with South African musicians Bucie and AKA. ''Mama Africa'' won World Beat at the 2017 Independent Music Awards. Background Yemi Alade announced that the album would be released in March 2016. She disclosed its title was ''Mama Africa'' and said it would focus on the strengths and weaknesses of an African wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hollywood (Africa)
''Freaky Styley'' is the second studio album by American rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, released August 16, 1985 on EMI America. ''Freaky Styley'' marks founding guitarist Hillel Slovak's studio album debut, following his return to the band earlier in the year. The album is the last to feature drummer Cliff Martinez. ''Freaky Styley'' was produced by George Clinton, of Parliament-Funkadelic, and the sessions benefitted from Clinton's chemistry with the band but suffered from the band's drug use during recording. The music on the record draws influence from funk, punk rock, and psychedelic rock, while the lyrical content was inspired by the band members' lives in Hollywood. " Jungle Man" and "Hollywood (Africa)" were released as promotional singles while " Catholic School Girls Rule" and "Jungle Man" had music videos made for them. Critics viewed the album as an improvement upon the band's debut album, praising ''Freaky Styleys musical experimentation and production. However ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rejuvenation (The Meters Album)
''Rejuvenation'' is the fifth studio album by the New Orleans funk group The Meters. It was released in 1974. In 2003, the album was ranked number 138 on ''Rolling Stone'' magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, and 139 in a 2012 revised list. Background The Meters cut their first three mostly instrumental albums with Josie Records, before signing with Reprise and recording 1972's '' Cabbage Alley,'' their first album to feature mostly vocal songs and arrangements. ''Rejuvenation'' is the follow-up album. It was produced by Allen Toussaint and recorded at his brand new Sea-Saint Studios in New Orleans. Some of the songs on the album include horn section arrangements by Toussaint. The front cover artwork features a photograph of a woman sitting on a couch alongside several record albums strewn about her living room, such as Allen Toussaint's 1972 ''Life, Love and Faith'' as well as the Meters' own previous LP ''Cabbage Alley''. Reception Stephen Erlewine of All ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Round Trip (The Knack Album)
''Round Trip'' is the third studio album by power pop/ new wave band The Knack that was released by Capitol Records in 1981. It received generally unfavorable critical reviews, and stalled at #93 in the Billboard 200. It contained the single " Pay The Devil (Ooo, Baby, Ooo)" (which hit #67 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100). "Boys Go Crazy" was issued as the single from the album in Australia. It was also issued as a follow up single to "Pay the Devil" in the U.S. and was expected to be "chart bound" on the Hot 100, but it did not chart. The band broke up a few months after its release, with their label dropping them due to failed expectations. They remained disbanded until a 1986 reunion. Overview and reviews ''Round Trip'' was their third album, and it was produced by Jack Douglas. The album was generally critically panned at the time of its release, however, some critics have subsequently been more positive. Steve "Spaz" Schnee of Allmusic called it "brilliant" and stated that ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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