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 […]
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 […]
Music of Africa: Mahmoud Ahmed
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 […]
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, […]
Tunde Folawiyo | The Four Tops of Motown
The music of the Motown record label continues to inspire people across the world as the nostalgia of the 1960s elicits feelings of glee for many. A variety of popular […]
Youssou N’Dour – Africa’s most talented and prolific musician | Tunde Folawiyo
Described by Rolling Stone as ‘the most famous singer alive’, Youssou N’Dour is someone whom virtually all music lovers, including Tunde Folawiyo, have probably heard of. Hailing from Senegal, N’Dour […]
The career of Femi Kuti | Tunde Folawiyo
Femi Kuti is a Nigerian musician, whose father Fela Kuti, founded the Afrobeat genre. Born in 1962, he spent his childhood in Lagos, the capital of Nigeria, with his mother. […]