The South African singer brought a homegrown genre, amapiano, to new ears with a viral hit and a Grammy. With her debut album, she wants to prove the world is ready for a full-blown African pop star.
News From KEDM
-
If convicted, Poitras faces a sentence of up to 5 years in prison, 3 years of supervised release, and a fine of up to $250,000, on each count in the indictment.
-
Festival producer Quint Davis says this year's event would be the biggest ever, with the most food, crafts and bands in its 53-year history.
-
The concert series has featured free music since 1983
-
The law was in effect for a several hours on March 19 because of a procedural order from the U.S. Supreme Court. But the court sent the case back to the appellate court for further consideration. The appellate judges blocked the law again.
-
The 11th annual competition will be hosted at the Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s in Gonzales, La., with eligible tournament waters extended throughout Louisiana.
TOP NEWS
News From NPR
-
The Port of Baltimore handles high volumes of auto imports, so while it's at a standstill, some cars and trucks will have to be diverted to other ports, which could raise costs.
-
Pew Research Center found that poverty rates range greatly among Asian American groups. While 6% of Indian Americans live in poverty, the rate is 19% for Burmese Americans.
-
What do New Jazz Underground, Black Sabbath and Remi Wolf have in common? According to NPR Music producer Lars Gotrich, they put out the best tracks of the week.
Investigators say 26-year-old Rashad Price of Slidell, Louisiana, is charged with murder in the killing of 25-year-old Jay Jackson of Decatur, Georgia.
Lagniappe
The concert series has featured free music since 1983
Bayou To Beltway
Louisiana District 34 Senator Katrina R. Jackson discussed with host Dr. Pearson Cross the rollout of broadband internet access to rural parishes in northeast Louisiana.
Learn more about being part of the team at KEDM!
Information about what's happening at KEDM.
National Headlines
- Federal probe into why a cargo ship hit a Baltimore bridge is its early stages
- Political and economic turmoil in Haiti cause humanitarian crisis to grow
- Morning news brief
- For Baltimore-area residents, bridge collapse means longer commutes and uncertain prospects
- The mayor of Baltimore on what comes next for his city