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JUNE OF TEARS: Malawi's Coldest Winter

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From the most celebrated actor the land has ever gave birth to, to the most beloved vice-president whom  the nations hope dwelled on, to the young multi-talented urban musician-cum graphic designer, to the generational greatest musician the motherland has ever produced, Malawi is soaking wet with tears. Death has eroded irreplaceable sons of the nation whom countrymen deemed destined for greatness.  Malawi will forever remember and regret the tragic deaths Dr Saulos Klaus Chilima, Vice-president who got killed in a plane clash with 8 others onboard including former first lady Madam Shannil Dzimbiri, the death of the greatest musician Lucius Banda nicknamed Soldier, the death of the most talented actor Hope Chisanu and of coarse the death of young promising urban music and graphic designer Kennedy Spyral Mwenya. It is shocking how so many precious souls can be lost separately in a period of 4 weeks. May there souls rest in eternal peace. The Mother Malawi will never forget...

EXPAND YOUR MUSIC LISTENING HORIZONE: Best 7 Tips

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We have more ways to access music than at any time in history and a whole world of unfamiliar styles to explore. Some of these include; Rock, Electronic, Hip-hop/Rap, Country, Funk, Reggae, Latin, Blues, Polka and of course our very own Afro-Beats. As overwhelming as it sounds, it can be so very exhausting to digest hundreds of these genres and be fond of. But if you're a music enthusiast, here are quick tips to widen your music horizon in this one global village. 🎵 Make listening habitual  🎵 Cultivate your music taste through these 3 different modes of listening; Formal (Concerts or Shows), Focused (Solitary) and Casual (As an accompaniment to other activities) 🎵 Keep listening to the music you love, but be willing revisit long held beliefs, particularly if you describe your musical taste negatively towards a certain genre (such as "I hate Jazz") it is likely these attitudes will stifle your joy. 🎵 Consider recommendations from friends. There is a good chance you wil...