An exploration of West African griots, the hereditary musician-historians whose kora, balafon and tama traditions continue to shape African music today.

A look at highlife music history, tracing how Ghana's guitar-and-brass sound shaped Afrobeat, hiplife and West African popular music more broadly.

Discover how African music videos blend fashion, dance, and storytelling to shape global pop culture and introduce audiences to African creativity.

An exploration of the griot tradition in West Africa, its instruments and cultural role, and its lasting influence on contemporary African music.

An editorial look at how African percussion instruments like the djembe and talking drum are being used, sampled, and respected in modern music production.