Who is Fela Kuti?
Fela Kuti was born in 1938 and went on to become one of Nigeria’s most beloved and respected multi-instrument musicians. Unlike many contemporary musicians, Fela Kuti was a composer at […]
Fela Kuti was born in 1938 and went on to become one of Nigeria’s most beloved and respected multi-instrument musicians. Unlike many contemporary musicians, Fela Kuti was a composer at […]
Afrobeat music has been a predominant and influential genre of music in Africa, and around the world, since the 1970s. Its legacy is profound and has continued to be championed […]
Wilson Pickett was an R&B star who played a pivotal role in the development of this genre in the US. Over the course of his career, he recorded more than […]
Those who, like Tunde Folawiyo, enjoy listening to soul music, will no doubt be aware of Otis Redding. His emotive, gritty vocals, coupled with his ability to compose tender, sorrowful […]
Aretha Franklin is widely regarded as one of the most talented singers in the world; her interpretive skills and her technical abilities remain unrivalled within her genre – so much […]
One of the most influential musicians of the latter half of the 20th century, Bob Marley started from a humble background and went on to help establish Reggae as an […]
Anyone who enjoys listening to classical music, like Tunde Folawiyo, will be aware of Gustav Mahler, a Post-Romantic composer famed as much for his operatic and orchestral conductor skills as […]
The 1970’s were a time of social and political unrest in many parts of the world. It was an era of love ballads and anti-war anthems; but, there was also […]
All soul fans, including Tunde Folawiyo, will be familiar with the music of James Brown. Often referred to as the ‘Godfather of Soul’, he was one of the world’s most […]
As one of Africa’s most beloved female artists, singer-songwriter Angelique Kidjo is widely recognised for her contributions to the African musical genre. The Grammy Award-winning performer and activist is recognised […]