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 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 […]
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 […]
Born 12 of November 1953 in the Senegalese town of Podor, Baaba Maal’s impact on the African musical genre is undisputable to many. As one of Senegal’s most famed musicians, […]
With nearly two dozen albums were recorded during his outstanding career, Lucky Dube is amongst the country of South Africa’s most beloved artists. The musician achieved great success during his […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mahmoud Ahmed garnered outstanding popularity and praise throughout Africa during the high point of his musical career during the 1970s. He rose to great international fame throughout Europe and other […]
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 […]