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Visit the Kippies Jazz Club on the Africa sim to learn about the story of Kippie Moeketsi - father of South African jazz - and his club "Kippies" in Johannesburg that became the place to go for those interested in SA jazz.

Click the images on the wall to learn about some of the artists - and turn on stream to listen to the ever growing collection of jazz vibes from the Southern tip of Africa.

Sample the jazz here : http://eu.ishout.net:8254

Colorful typer for Holi - to celebrate India's festival of colors :)
Just add and type in local chat to see the colors around you. Copy and add more for more intense effect.

Available at the welcome area at Shanti.

Happy Holi!
Time again for the festival of colors in India :)

"Holi - also known as the Festival of Colours, Festival of Spring, and Festival of Love, is one of the most popular and significant festivals in Hinduism. It celebrates the eternal and divine love of the god Radha and Krishna."

Visit Shanti to learn a bit about this fun annual happening in India and take home some color textures and effects - the Holi spot is right next to the welcome area.

Wishing all a wonderful Christmas time!

Here is a sunvibe-y tune from Africa/Jamaica to get into the Christmas spirit ( the African way :):

https://youtu.be/anjTd9mraeA

Happy Holidays from Africa to all Opensimers :)

How about a joint while listening to some South African jazz at the Africa sim :)

You will find the joint at the welcome hut - hopefully it is full perm - it is meant to be shared.

It has a potleaf poof effect ( for a few seconds ) when attached.

Have a great week :)

Happy Diwali :)

Visit Shanti to get your fun fireworks effects - click on the boxes at the welcome area to get them. While on Shanti - remember to turn on stream to hear sitar music, visit the Rangoli isle to learn how to create colorful Rangoli designs.

Visit the Marula pub to learn more about the Marula tree. On stream at Africa today : gentle samba-style tunes by a unique AfroTrio - Toto, Bona, Lokua ( Cameroon’s Richard Bona, Congo’s Lokua Kanza and the Antilles’ Gerald Toto ).

Find Rangoli isle on Shanti to learn about this art form from India.

Rangoli patterns are created on the floor or a tabletop using materials such as dry rice flour, coloured sand, flower petals, and coloured rocks. They make a beautiful addition to any home.

Visit Rangoli isle to learn more, take home some rangoli patterns, and find links to videos that teach how to create these colorful patterns.

Turn on stream for a special selection of tunes from india.

Come get Bona-fied at Sunvibes with Encantadas Stick people.

This weekend you can hear Richard Bona's music. He is a Cameroon born international jazz sensation - if you like ethno jazz / jazz fusion - he is a great one to listen to. If you don't like jazz fusion - then come only for the freebies :)

Come visit Africa - a region dedicated to the music, art, wildlife and cultures of Africa. Turn on stream to hear today's playlist - tunes from Mali, Senegal, South Africa, Benin and more :) Happy weekend :)

Come visit Sunvibes for a unique playlist this weekend - tunes from Ivory Coast, Senegal, Mali, Benin, Niger, South Africa and beyond. You will also find a selection of African fabric textures at the Freebie shop and other goodies. Happy weekend :)