Balimaya Project, a mandé jazz ensemble, released their highly anticipated second album, titled When The Dust Settles on the 21st of July 2023, courtesy of…
Mandé jazz ensemble Balimaya Project Launch “Anka Tulon”
Tag: African music
The ‘Secret Museum of Mankind: Atlas of Instruments, Fiddles’ Releases Double-Sided Single
The Secret Museum of Mankind: Atlas of Instruments, Fiddles, Vol 1 has released two music videos. The two songs, “Okukomawe” by Abadongo Abaganda (Uganda) and…
Keturah, Talented Singer-Songwriter from Malawi
Keturah is a folk singer from Malawi in southeastern Africa. At the age of 26, she released a self-titled debut album. Keturah is a 10-track…
Acclaimed Afro Roots Artist Rocky Dawuni Set to Perform at SOB’s in New York City
Ghanaian musician and activist Rocky Dawuni will be heading to the US for a series of shows, starting with a special performance at SOB’s in…
Africa Oyé Reveals full Lineup for 2023 Festival in Sefton Park
Africa Oyé has revealed the full lineup for its 2023 Festival in Sefton Park, Liverpool. The world music festival, now in its 31st year, will…
Kimi Djabaté Number #1 at Transglobal World Music Chart in April 2023
“Dindin” by balafon maestro Kimi Djabaté (Guinea-Bissau) is the number one album at the Transglobal World Music Chart in April 2023. Read more about “Dindin”…
Artist Profiles: Kologo Master King Ayisoba
Ghanaian musician Albert Apoozore, better known as King Ayisoba, was born in Bongo Soe in the northern region of Ghana. King Ayisoba is known for…
The 8th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) Reveals List of Winners
The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) announced the names of the winners of its 8th edition. These are the winners in categories related to world…
Carnegie Hall’s Musical Explorers Concerts Introduce Children to Gullah and Malian Musical Traditions
This week, thousands of New York City elementary school children will visit Carnegie Hall for Musical Explorers concerts that spotlight three African and African American…
Afro Pepites Competition Announces 2023 Winners
Afro Pepites, a competition designed to promote emerging African talent, has announced the 2023 winners. The Golden Pepite goes to Juste Parfait, a satirical humorist…