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Wiltshire-based superstar Peter Gabriel announces that he will organize a sixth simultaneous Live 8 concert, called Africa Calling, which will feature only African artists, to counter criticisms that most Live8 performers announced so far are white. The event is to be held in Cornwall, UK, on 2 July. Senegalese musician Youssou N'Dour will host the event, which will also feature performances by Maryam Mursal, Salif Keita and Thomas Mapfumo.