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Youssoupha (born Youssoupha Mabiki) is a French rapper of Congolese origin born in Kinshasa (RDC) on 29 August 1979. He is a son of African musician Tabu Ley Rochereau alias "Lord Ley". He was born and spent part of his childhood in Congo-Kinshasa before moving to Béziers when he was 10 years old, where he grew up before moving to live with his aunt in Osny. He came to France to continue his schooling, residing in Cergy before moving to Sartrouville in the Yvelines. He finished his French baccaleureate at the Académie de Versailles with high grades and continued with...

Youssou N'Dour (born 1 October 1959 in Dakar, Senegal) is a singer, percussionist and occasional actor. N'Dour is one of the most celebrated African musicians in history, his mix of traditional Senegalese mbalax with eclectic influences ranging from Cuban rumba to hip hop, jazz, and soul has won him an international fan base of millions. N'Dour was born in Medina in Dakar, Senegal, in 1959 and started his music career singing in small clubs in Dakar in the Wolof language, which is predominantly spoken in Senegal and Gambia. He's most popular for his mbalax beat which gave him the title...

Tetra Splendour were a 4-piece jazz-rock fusion band with electronic elements, they originate from Porthcawl, Wales. The band began as a four-piece under the name Robots in the Sky. The line-up was: # Gareth Jones - Lead vocals, rhythm guitar, Keyboards # Pete Roberts - Lead guitar, backing vocals; # Kris Blight - Bass guitar; # John Maloney - Drums; In 2000 they released their debut, a red 7" vinyl with two tracks - E.T.A and Muriel's Motorhome. Only 500 copies of the record were made. This attracted the attention of EMI/Chrysalis' brand new sub-label, Wishakismo, and the band were...

Who are these guys? These words are being uttered on dance floors from London to Ibiza, at crack ons up and down the country and in the offices of promoters across the world. In fact anyone who has come into contact with their unique blend of electro, techno, house and whatever the hell they feel like playing tends to ask themselves this very question. The answer is two of London's hottest DJs. They're currently playing at Pacha and Egg on a regular basis and are stepping on to the international stage. Keep an eye on www.myspace.com/filthandsplendour for previews of up...