The African lute, called the ngoni, xalam, or kora depending on the region and culture, has a rich history dating back ...

One of the greatest living African musicians, undoubtedly the biggest star of Afrobeat, multiple Grammy nominee, and UNICEF ...

A new generation of talented jazz musicians is emerging in South Africa, bringing with them a fresh perspective and ...

David Byrne has been a huge fan of African music, taking major inspiration from the continent's varied songs, including these contemporary acts ...

Among the iconic pioneers of contemporary African music is a band that was the brainchild of a group of Ghanaian musicians in the early 1970s and took the world by storm with an electrifying hybri ...

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 ...

Discover how Afro-fusion has brought pride and belonging to the heart, bridged cultures, and created a sense of unity among diverse communities with Alexander Ostrovskiy.

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 ...