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Tyla: The South African Star Bringing Popiano to the World
Tyla is one of the most exciting African artists of the new global music era. With her smooth voice, stylish image, dance-driven performances and...
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African Music Videos: How Visual Storytelling Is Shaping Global Pop Culture
Discover how African music videos blend fashion, dance, and storytelling to shape global pop culture and introduce audiences to African creativity.
Spotify’s Greasy Tunes Nairobi Turns the City’s Listening Culture into Live...
Spotify has concluded the second week of its Greasy Tunes Nairobi residency, a 12-day programme that transformed Heltz House into a living soundtrack of...
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Highlife Music History: How Ghana’s Sound Shaped a Continent
A look at highlife music history, tracing how Ghana's guitar-and-brass sound shaped Afrobeat, hiplife and West African popular music more broadly.
West African Griots: The Living Archives of Musical Tradition
An exploration of West African griots, the hereditary musician-historians whose kora, balafon and tama traditions continue to shape African music today.
Artificial Intelligence Sparks Debate Among Sierra Leone’s Musicians
Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly influential force in Sierra Leone's music industry, opening new possibilities for music production while also fueling concerns about...
How Traditional African Percussion Instruments Are Shaping Modern Music Production
An editorial look at how African percussion instruments like the djembe and talking drum are being used, sampled, and respected in modern music production.
Burna Boy Makes History as “Dai Dai” Holds Global No. 1 Spot
Burna Boy and Shakira's World Cup anthem "Dai Dai" stays atop Billboard's Global chart, making Burna Boy the first African act to top it this decade.
