And another busy week in Africa - Kenya preparing for the elections in March, Egypt restructuring its alcohol laws and the South African Olympic and Paralympic athelete has been granted bail after his girlfriend was shot dead in his home on Valentine's Day.

If you have not had a chance to read the article about the sounds of Fado music in Africa, please have a look:

The African Sound of Fado
Fado is a traditional Portuguese style of music that is celebrated in Mozambique. Mariza, a popular local singer, lends her soulful and colorful voice to the unique sounds of Fado. Mariza’s African roots are clear in her love of music and the passion she injects into her singing.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art23770.asp

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