Even those who can't bend it like Beckham are caught up in the fervor for the planet's biggest one-sport competition, and that includes the music world. From the kickoff concert to the official songs, Billboard's following the sweet sounds accompanying this year's festivities in South Africa.
Kickoff Concert Opens 2010 FIFA World Cup
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 | R. Kelly Kicks Off World Cup In South Africa A sold-out crowd of 84,490 celebrated launch of the World Cup in South Africa June 11 at the opening ceremony featuring R. Kelly |
 | Top 10 Worthy World Cup Songs From Shakira's jam to Pittbull's, it feels like there are as many songs vying for anthem status as there are teams competing. |
 | How K'Naan's Song Became Coke's World Cup Soundtrack he song that's destined to be forever associated with the 2010 World Cup came to its creator in a split second in 2007. |
 | U2 Pairs With ESPN and Soweto Gospel Choir for World Cup Bono and the guys have been working toward South Africa World Cup music since 2006. |
 | DJs Celebrate South African Football Six different DJ's from six continents will create mixtapes to celebrate the culture surrounding football in South Africa |
 | Will First African World Cup Win For Local Artists? "Is this the musical legacy we want visitors to leave our country with?" is the question with huge resonance for the local music business. |
 | Will The World Cup Make South Africa A Touring Hot Spot? Black Eyed Peas and Beyonce have played there, but will other superstars follow? |
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