The EP Get The Message (Brownswood Recordings) by London-based band Kokoroko is the number one album in the world music category on the North American…
Kokoroko Achieves Chart-Topping Success on NACC for the Week Ending November 26
Tag: African music
Ghanaian Music Icon Rocky Dawuni Releases Empowering Anthem “Rise”
Rocky Dawuni, an influential Ghanaian singer and songwriter, has released his latest single, “Rise.” Known as the “King of Afro Roots,” Dawuni offers this track…
Afro Celt Sound System, A Lasting Legacy
Afro Celt Sound System – OVA (Six Degrees Records, 2024) By the time he formed Afro Celt Sound System in 1995, multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, and…
Sapocaya’s Multicultural Array of Afro-Rooted Jazz
With their instrumental track “Baraúna,” a French band called Sapocaya expertly captures the point where Africa, Brazil, and jazz converge.
Angélique Kidjo Releases New Single “Sunlight To My Soul”
(headline image: Angélique Kidjo – Photo by Erwan Blaszka) African music icon Angélique Kidjo, who marked her 40-year career with a sold-out concert at The…
Katara Dazzles with West African Grooves
An instrumental called “Ophelia” by American duo Katara scores big points with its skittering rhythm, West African feel, echoey production values and some of the…
Sauti za Busara 2025, Final Call For Artists
Influential Tanzanian African music festival Sauti za Busara 2025 is calling all vibrant artists and musicians to join the festival. The event will take place…
The Zawose Queens from Tanzania Release Extraordinary Debut Album “Maisha”
The Zawose Queens – Maisha (Real World Records, 2024) Gifted artists Pendo and Leah Zawose, from Bagamoyo, Tanzania, have released their remarkable debut album, Maisha,…
Les Amazones d’Afrique Reveal “Flaws” Single
The all-female African supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique have unveiled their latest single, ‘Flaws‘, marking the beginning of 2024 with infectious rhythms and compelling melodies. Featuring…
LysJoy’s Winning Combination of Jazz and African Beats
Congolese by birth and a denizen of Belgium, singer LysJoy has a winner with “Molongani,” which blends jazz, subtle African rhythm and breeze-cool vocals.