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 […]
The History and Future of Afrobeat
The dawn of Afrobeat as a genre in the late 1960s is largely credited to the work of Fela Kuti, who brought together a world of different sounds to create […]
Musical Traditions in Western Africa
The history and culture of music in West Africa is vast and varied, and within Nigeria, the continent’s most populous nation, the varied ethnic groups each have a musical culture […]
Manu Dibango: The Cameroonian Legend
As one of the African continent’s most renowned musicians, Manu Dibango continues to inspire African music lovers with his unique musical style. Whether through his integration of traditional Cameroonian melodies […]
Ali Farka Toure: An African Music Legend
Born on October 31 of 1939, Ali “Farka” Toure remains one of Africa’s most renowned musicians, impacting millions of fans with his tremendous skill, even years after his death. Ranked […]
Tunde Folawiyo | Salif Keita: Golden Voice of Africa
Afro-Pop musician Salif Keita is renowned throughout Africa for his contributions to the art of music throughout the continent. With great songwriting talent and a royal heritage adding to his […]
Tunde Folawiyo | Hugh Masekela: An African Legend
The vibrant world of African music holds a wide range of tremendous talent. From the famed Fela Kuti to Akon, the impact African musicians have forged upon music is undisputable. […]
Tunde Folawiyo | Music of Africa: Youssou N’ Dour
The world of African music is rich with immense talents who have collectively impacted the culture of a continent. Youssou N’Dour remains one of the most influential of African musicians, […]
Stevie Wonder: A Motown Legend | Tunde Folawiyo
Within just a few years of its establishment, Motown, a Detroit-based music company, forever changed the history of American music culture. It had more hits than any other record label […]
Tunde Folawiyo | A look at Stevie Wonder’s early career
Stevie Wonder is a musician whom all music fans, including Tunde Folawiyo, are probably familiar with. He is one of the most successful R&B and pop artists in the world, […]