Although a melody is not always heard in traditional African music, some ensembles do include some melodic devices and instruments. For example: Although the two rhythms divide the bar of music ...

Explore the rich tapestry of South Africa’s music scene as we celebrate the living icons who have shaped its vibrant soundscape, from traditional melodies to contemporary beats.

He was 70. The married singers, who met when she was 18 and he 21, took traditional Mali music and blended it with western rock and many other influences to shape a whole new sound that was both ...