THE AFRICAN DREAM wishes you

a MERRY AFRICA 2011 with the AFRO PEPITES SHOW!

The song of the 2^nd Edition

« Ma demande est là… » (Here is my request) the song chosen to represent the 2^nd Edition of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW.

An Ablaye & The Links's song, lyrics from Jule Japhet-Chiari: Winners of the Final Show of the 1^st Edition: www.myspace.com/ablayembayelinks

A song which seduced the team of the African Dream for its lyrics carrying hope, peace and for the sweetness of its melody…

New year, New winners…

As of January 15^th, 2011, the announcement of the winners of the 2^nd edition of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW will be communicated on video on www.Youtube.com\lereveafricain:

January 15: Announcement of the winners of the Show Painting

January 16: Announcement of the winners of the Show Sculpture

January 16: Announcement of the winners of the Show Photography

January 17: Announcement of the winners of the Show Caribbean Show

January 18: Announcement of the winners of the Show Music of Northern Africa

January 19: Announcement of the winners of the Show Music of Sahara Africa

January 20: Announcement of the winners of the Show Music of Western Africa – Category Africa

January 21: Announcement of the winners of the Show Music of Western Africa – Category Mixed, Inspired

January 22: Announcement of the winners of the Show Music of Central Africa – Category Africa

January 23: Announcement of the winners of the Show Music of Central Africa – Category Mixed, Inspired

January 24: Announcement of the winners of the Show Music of Eastern Africa

January 25: Announcement of the winners of the Show Music of Southern Africa

Thanks to the more than 4 700 web users who voted to support the hidden talents from Africa.

The actions of the African Dream in Africa!

Laetitia from the African Dream went from December 5^th to 19^th, 2010 to Senegal (Dakar), to Mali (Bamako) and to Burkina Faso (Bobo Dioulasso and Ouagadougou) to finalize the organization of the course, to travel through the route proposed to the internees, to seduce the partners who will increase the standing of the artists winners of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW and to agitate the talents for the 3^rd edition.

On her way, Laetitia met numerous cultural actors who welcomed with joy the project of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW. Step by step you will discover the new partnerships concluded during this cultural journey.

Some very powerful moments: in Senegal: the long-awaited meeting with Ablaye MBAYE (Winner of the Final Show of the 1^st edition of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW) and Fatou SAMB (Discovery of the Dance Show of the 2^nd Edition), the meeting with our pertners (BEMA) during the conference about the 10^th edition of the AFRICA FÊTE in Dakar, the meeting with Mr. Oumar NDAO (Director of Eduction and Culture at Dakar City Hall) and his friend, the generous welcome of Mr. Wèlè Technical Advisor ar the Ministry of Culture and Mr. Diallo Responsible of the Communication and Information department UNESCO, this warm meeting with Michael SOUMAH, the meeting with Doudou N’DIAYE ROSE and his family, behind the scenes of the festival of Arts Nègres and all those who welcomes the project, those who supported us to make it be real (Mr. PINDRA, Ablaye, Claire FERRARI…),

In Mali: the long-awaited meeting with Madou Sidiki DIABATE (Winner of the Show Music of Sahara Africa of the 1^st edition of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW), the welcome by Djélimadou, de Kora designer, the precious talk with Toumani DIABATE, the meeting with Philippe RENAZE Director of the Partnership House Angers-Bamako, the concerts of Madou Sidiki DIABATE, Djelimadi Tounkara and of Toumani DIABATE, the great meeting with Ludivine GUTH from Label One & One and Manager of Dady DASTY, thanks to whom we could meet with Mr. Ismael Sory MAIGA, Director of the Master Artistic and Cultural Actions at the Conservatory of Arts and Métiers in Bamako and Mr. Boncana Maïga presenter of the programme Stars Parade.

In Burkina Faso: the long-awaited meeting with Issiaka DEMBELE (Discovery of the Show Music from Western Africa of the 2^nd edition of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW), this wonderful evening organized with his group « KANOUYA » in favour of the African Dream, the meeting with Ousmane DANEM of the association Solid’Arts, active partner and cultural actor who supported us to organize a press conference in partnership with the German Cultural Centre of Ouagadougou, supported by Mrs. Olga ILBOUDO from the General Direction of the Arts at the Ministry of Culture and represented by Harouna RAMDE, with the main cultural actors of Burkina Faso. This touching meeting with Sare Warren (of the network Burkinabè of Photographers for Development), the support and the presence of the singers of Dumba Kultur (Finalist of the Show Music of Western Africa, 2^nd edition of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW) and Marie-Louise, Director of the association « Le royaume des enfants » in Tenkodogo.

A journey and meetings that we propose to share with you by participating to the cultural course or by participating to the 3^rd edition of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW.

The cultural course from April 16 until May 7, 2011:

Laetitia of the African Dream went through the route of the Cultural Course proposed to internees from April 16 until May 7, 2011. She brought you a foretaste of what is waiting for you: few words from our Singing teachers, Dance Sabar, Kora and Balafon in video on Youtube

In Senegal: Ablaye MBAYE & Fatou SAMB. In Mali: Madou Sidiki DIABATE and a nice surprise from Toumani DIABATE his brother. In Burkina Faso: Issiaka DEMBELE

To come and live the African Dream at the winners' of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW, Download the subscription form: http://mymondomix.com/Publish/fichier/914/914_999.pdf More information by e-mail at travel@lereveafricain.com

100% of the funds will be distributed to the artists, by financing the development of their artistic career (clip direction, album recording, and purchase of material…).

News of the AFROS PEPITES

The Festival Ingénieuse Afrique in partnership with the association The African Dream open the programming on Friday 5 August 2011 to the public for their 15^th meeting. Artists in live Tour, send your proposal to prog@lereveafricain.com before March 1, 2011, it is the public who will elect you. The opening of the festival will be offered to the one who will have seduced the public, and will receive 2200€ (Trip included) + Full accommodation + One very high quality video of the Live concert + One Public for sure. Votes opened to the public from March 1 until April 15, 2011. You can follow the subscriptions on www.lereveafricain.com Column « Artists ».

CHENGETAI : Afro-Jazz (Zimbabwe), Winner of the 1^st Edition of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW, dedicated to music from Southern Africa, in concert on January 7^th and 8^th, 2011 at Moussa l'Africain, Porte de la Villette in Paris: www.myspace.com/chengetaionmyspacemusic

Abdoulaye TRAORE-DEBADEMBA: Blues, African Fusion (Burkina Faso, Mali), Jury of the 1^st Edition of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW, celebrates his long-awaited Album « DEBADEMBA », on Tuesday 18 January 2011 at Zèbre de Belleville in Paris. To seduce you: www.myspace.com/traorabdoulayedebademba/videos

Bomboro KOSSO – Afro-reggae (Burkina Faso, France), Winner of the 1^st Edition of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW, dedicated to music from Western Africa, invites you to discover his new clip « Salamalékoum »: http://www.myspace.com/video/bomborokosso/salamal-koum/107278714

Dumba Kultur – Blues fusion Afro-beat (Burkina Faso), Finalists of the 2^nd Edition of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW, dedicated to music from Western Africa, invites you to discover their new clip « Ils ont pleuré »: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W82Z0RHNpM&feature=player_embedded

ALIMA & LONE KENT – Algerian Blues Folk (Algeria, England), Finalists of the 2^nd Edition of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW, dedicated to music from Northern Africa, in concert in France in January 2011 (Lautrec, Lacroix Falgarde, Beauzelle, Toulouse, Verdun sur Garonne, Alan et Lons). More details: www.myspace.com/alimatheband

Mamy WATA – African Chanson (Centrafrica, France), Finalists of the 2^nd Edition of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW, dedicated to music from Central Africa, in tour in Germany in February 2011 (Eppstein, Neustadt, Franken, Fürth, Berlin and Hessen... More details: www.myspace.com/mamywatamusic

Nëggus & Kungobram – Slam-Afro-Jazz (Togo, France), Finalists of the 2^nd Edition of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW, dedicated to music from Western Africa, in concert on February 26^th, 2011 in Bobigny at Canal 93: www.myspace.com/negguskungobram

JESERS – Chanson, Hip Hop world, Slam,… (Senegal, Capo-Verde, France), Jury of the 1^st Edition of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW, in concert in Paris « Scène Bastille » on March 10^th 2011 (Book a place) One Video to convince you: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xa2l8f_images-du-tournage-du-clip-j-aimera_news

Ablaye MBAYE & The LINKS – NuWorld, Mbalax,… (Senegal, France), Winner of the Final SHOW Mixed of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW, 1^st Edition, in tour with the AFRO PEPITES SHOW in Paris « Scène Bastille » on March 10^th, 2011 (Book a place), in Marseille at the « Paradoxe » on March 24^th, 2011. One Video to convince you: http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=37873282 and the public opinion thanks to VoxAfrica TV: http://www.voxafrica.com/fr/p/afrobuzz/wayne-beckford-and-manu-dibango-chante-lafrique-sur-afrobuzz

BOOLUMBAL – Mauritanian Blues, Music of the World,… (Mauritania), Winner of the Final SHOW Africa of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW, 1^st Edition, in concert in Paris « Scène Bastille » on March 18^th, 2011. To convince you: www.myspace.com/boolumbal

Occidental Indigène – Afro-Jazz (Burkina Faso, France), Finalists of the 2^nd Edition of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW, in Concert on March 18^th and 19^th in Provence Alpes Côte D'Azur region. More info on their site: www.myspace.com/occidentalindigene

Madou Sidiki DIABATE – Mandingo Music (Mali), Winner of the Show Music from Sahara Africa of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW, 1^st Edition, in tour with the AFRO PEPITES SHOW in Liège at the « Blues Sphère » on June 8, in Paris « Le Théâtre de la Reine Blanche » on June 9, in Marseille at the « Paradoxe » on June 16, in Paris at the Olympic Café in June 24. One Video to convince you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N6rKqNkHkdI&feature=player_embedded

IKOBE – Acoustic Music (Rwanda), Discovery of the Show Music from Central Africa of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW, 1^st Edition, in tour with the AFRO PEPITES SHOW in Liège at the « Blues Sphère » on June 8, in Paris « Le Théâtre de la Reine Blanche » on June 9, in Marseille at the « Paradoxe » on June 15, in Paris at the Olympic Café On June 25. One Video to convince you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ttv36DI3Jk&feature=related

Ghirmay ANDOM – Eritrean Music (Eritrea), Winner of the Show Music from Eastern Africa of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW, 1^st Edition, in tour with the AFRO PEPITES SHOW in Liège at the « Blues Sphère » on October 13, in Marseille at the « Paradoxe » on October 20, in Paris at the Olympic Café on October 22. One Video to convince you: http://www.voxafrica.com/fr/p/afrobuzz/usher-and-ghirmay-andom-les-revelations-musicales-dafrobuzz

Come and live the African Dream: TOURING COURSE 100% in the Heart of the Cultural Africa at the winners' of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW, from April 16^th until May 7^th, 2011. Special prices for the flights, thanks to our partner Univers d’Afrique: http://mymondomix.com/Publish/fichier/914/914_999.pdf Few words from our teachers on this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br7FG2099Kw

New PARTNERS and SUPPORTS:

African Arts Agency, an independent Label, set up to increase the standing of some artists from Guinaw-rails (region of Dakar in Senegal) becomes a communication partner of the association the African Dream in Senegal (Guinaw-Rails).

One & One, independent Label, set up to increase the standing of arts and culture becomes the referral of the association the African Dream in Mali (Bamako).

The association Solid’Arts, set up to increase the standing of arts and culture of Burkina Faso becomes the referral of the association the African Dream in Burkina Faso (Ouagadougou). www.myspace.com/solid_arts (Site under works)

Africanews.It Italian Internet Press, widens the network of our media partners in favour of the talents of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW: www.africanews.it

From our side, we offer the free access to our communication network!

The media talk about us:

IvoireBusiness.net, Ivory Coast Press broadcasts on its network the news of the association the African Dream: http://www.ivoirebusiness.net/?q=node/923

Nostalgie Sénégal, Jacques Ba Radio presenter of the programme « Spécial Mbalax » every Monday from 21:00 until midnight, talks about the AFRO PEPITES SHOW. Thanks for their precious support, a very nice com' action: www.nostalgie.sn/-MBALAX-.html

The evenings of the African Dream at the Olympic Café (Paris)

Every Friday and Saturday, discover the concerts programmed by the association The African Dream at the Olympic Café (Paris): www.rueleon.net Throughout the year will be scheduled Parisian artists, in tour, or the talents of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW.

The Olympic Café is an auditorium with a capacity of 80 people, in the heart of the Goutte d’or area: 20 rue Léon, 75018 Paris. Metro Château Rouge.

Entrance fee: 9€, Reduced fee 7€, Subscribers tariff rate 5€ or from your home in live on the Internet (20:00-22:30) on www.rueleon.net

Follow our news on the Internet: www.myspace.com/lereveafricain/shows or receive the newsletter of the concerts: concert@lereveafricain.com

Fri 7 January: Pédro Kouyate (Mandinka Transe Acoustic) www.myspace.com/pedrokouyate

Sa 8 January: Djeli Moussa Condé Trio (Afro-Groove)

www.myspace.com/djelimoussakondetrio (Participant of the 2^nd ed of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW)

Fri 14 January: Melka AMANY (Pop-Afro-Soul) www.myspace.com/melkamusic (Finalist of the 2^nd ed of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW)

Sa 15 January: Mohamed KOUYATE (Afro-Jazz, Funk) www.myspace.com/mohamedkouyate

Fri 21 January: Bakhan Sahel (Mauritanian Trad-Modern) www.myspace.com/bakhansahel

Sa 22 January: Reïcha SOUARE (Trad-Guinean) www.myspace.com/reichasouare

Fri 28 January: Anissa Bensalah (Music Franco-Algero-Brazilian) www.myspace.com/anissabensalah

Sa 29 January: Kameleon Show Live (Hip-Hop Afro, Créole, soul)

!! SUBSCRIPTION to the African Dream !!

The association the African Dream opens its subscription!

- To benefit from reduced prices for the concerts organized by the African Dream at the Olympic Café in Paris (5€ instead of 9€ every weekend) or during the tour of the artists.

- Or for Solidarity purposes, to contribute to the actions of the African Dream (the AFRO PEPITES SHOW, the live tours, the CD compilation)

To subscribe: http://mymondomix.com/Publish/fichier/989/2126_821.pdf

The association the African Dream wishes you Happy Discoveries with the talents of the AFRO PEPITES SHOW!

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