The evolution of acoustic guitar music in Africa is a story of trailblazers who fused traditional rhythms with innovative ...

With a mix of freedom songs, African American spirituals, gospel music, traditional African folk melodies and reggae, this was a celebration not only of the passengers’ role in helping to ...

The code has been copied to your clipboard. The URL has been copied to your clipboard African Beat showcases the latest and the greatest of contemporary African music and conversation. From Benga ...

has emerged as Africa’s fastest-growing genre, with a phenomenal 59% increase in global streaming in 2024. Another sign that the future of global music will undoubtedly feature even more beats ...

African ambient music, while not as widely acknowledged as Afrobeat or Afropop, has a rich history dating back several decades. Pioneers like Brian Eno drew inspiration from the very rhythms of Africa ...

One of the best-known African drums is the West African djembe. It is shaped like a large goblet and played with bare hands. The body is carved from a hollowed trunk and is covered in goat skin.

Afrofusion luminary BoyOctave, also known as Eugene Amponsem Boakye, sets the stage ablaze with his latest single “Umbrella,” to kick start the year 2025. Umbrella: A Celebration of Love and ...

Ghanaian dancehall musician Stonebwoy beat South Africa's Tyla to become the most-awarded African artiste in 2024 The South African musician, despite winning her first Grammy, was unable to ...

As Calgary’s population grows and diversifies, its cultural and music scene is expanding to reflect this dynamic shift. From ...