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10. June 2010 | 21:28

Soweto concert on World Cup eve draws fans

Seats were steadily being filled Thursday at Soweto’s 40,000-seat Orlando stadium - as was the dance floor on the pitch. Stars from the continent are also on the bill, including South Africa’s Hugh Masekela and Angelique Kidjo of Benin. (News Source: Connecticut Post - 18:12:07)

Soweto Concert on World Cup Eve Draws Fans

On eve of Africa’s 1st World Cup, thousands flock to Soweto venue to hear stars World Cup - sport - Africa - FIFA World Cup - Soccer (News Source: ABC News - 18:40:19)

Watch the World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert [Live Stream]

World Cup Kick-Off Celebration Concert Live Stream: The World Cup fever is here and there’s no better way to jump start this very much anticipated sports event that only happens every 4 years than to watch a Kick-Off Celebration Concert featuring performances from Alicia Keys, John Legend, Shakira, The Black Eyed Peas and many more. Post from: Daily Contributor Watch the World Cup Kick-Off … (News Source: Daily Contributor - 17:50:17)

South Africa: Union Calls for Boycott of World Cup Concert

As the football World Cup festivities kick-off with a concert in Johannesburg on Thursday night, the Creative Workers Union of South Africa has called for a boycott of the musical celebration at Orlando Stadium. (News Source: AllAfrica.com - 19:10:00)

On eve of Africa’s 1st World Cup, thousands flock to Soweto venue to hear stars

JOHANNESBURG - Thousands of fans are flocking to a concert celebrating Africa’s first World Cup and featuring international headliners Shakira, the Black Eyed Peas and Alicia Keys. (News Source: Brandon Sun - 18:43:56)

World Cup 2010: Thousands rock Soweto at official kick off concert

Thousands of people rocked Orlando Stadium in South Africa’s biggest township on Thursday at the official World Cup concert on the eve of the tournament. (News Source: Daily Telegraph - 19:17:49)

Aterciopelados’ Andrea Echeverria on music and motherhood

The longtime popularity of Colombian alt-rock stars Aterciopelados is as unlikely and lovely as their music. Led by punky earth goddess singer and songwriter Andrea Echeverri and reserved guitarist Hector Buitrago, ex-lovers who’ve found more lasting gratification as musical partners, Aterciopelados (which means The Velvety Ones) are both critically acclaimed and popular with a broad swath of … (News Source: Miami Herald - 14:49:52)

Thousands rock Soweto at World Cup concert

SOWETO, South Africa (Reuters) - Thousands of people rocked Orlando Stadium in South Africa’s biggest township on Thursday, singing in harmony at the official World Cup concert on the eve of the world’s most watched sporting event. (News Source: Reuters - 19:04:43)

World.Cup opening ceremony to have African vibe

JOHANNESBURG - Organisers released new details on the World Cup kick-off concert and opening ceremony Wednesday, saying the events would both have a distinctly African vibe. (News Source: The Malaysian Mirror - 04:35:28)

World Cup musician welcomes humankind back to Africa

ZURICH (Reuters Life!) - The soccer World Cup in South Africa will break down barriers between races and bring humankind back home to its African roots, musician Vusi Mahlasela said ahead of the kickoff concert on Thursday. (News Source: Reuters - 09:00:42)

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