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 […]
Afrobeat: The History of New Music
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 […]
The life of R&B legend, Wilson Pickett
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 […]
The career of soul singer Otis Redding
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 […]
A look at Aretha Franklin’s music career
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 […]
Bob Marley: A Singer/Songwriter Legend
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 […]
The career of Gustav Mahler
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 […]
AfroBeat, the Musical Fusion of Fela Kuti
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 […]
A brief guide to James Brown’s early career
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 […]
Angelique Kidjo: Queen of African Music
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 […]