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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Born on a farm in Nile Mile, Jamaica, Marley began his musical career in primary school. He was close childhood friends with Bunny Wailer, who alongside Marley is now considered […]
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 […]