This year’s edition of the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) will take place in Dakar, Senegal on January 12-15, 2023. We are sharing the videos of…
Nominees for Best Duo or Group in African Traditional at All-Africa Music Awards
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African Music Legend Youssou N’Dour Celebrates 8th All-Africa Music Awards in Dakar, Urges Africans to Celebrate Heritage
The eighth edition of the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) is set to take place in Dakar, Senegal on January 12-15, 2023. Senegalese music legend Youssou…
Senegalese Artist Baaba Maal to Perform at Barbican Hall in London in 2023
The Barbican announced a concert with Senegalese vocalist, guitarist, traveler, ambassador, dancer, philosopher, humanitarian and activist Baaba Maal for May 2023. Baaba Maal will be performing tracks from his latest album, “Being.” The album…
Orchestra Gold Launches New Single ‘Koniya’
Oakland-based African psychedelic rock ensemble Orchestra Gold has released its new single titled ‘Koniya.’ The single will appear in their upcoming third studio album “Medicine” scheduled for release…
Baaba Maal to Release New Album ‘Being’ in 2023
Acclaimed Senegalese artist Baaba Maal has announced the upcoming release of a new album titled ‘Being’. Baaba recently provided the sound, musicians, inspiration and voice…
Amadran, Baba Sissoko Returns to the Roots
Baba Sissoko – Amadran (homerecords.be, 2019) “Amadran” is Baba Sissoko‘s skillful celebration of his family and his griot musical heritage. This excellent and engaging album…
Sumptuous and Inspired Songs Inspired by the Queen of Sheba
Ibrahim Maalouf & Angélique Kidjo – Queen of Sheba (2022) Beninese world music star Angélique Kidjo and celebrated Lebanese trumpeter and composer Ibrahim Maalouf have…
Elegant Ghanaian Gyil Xylophone and Piano Interactions
Alfred Kpebesaane and Brittany Anjou – Nong Voru – Fake Love (2021) “Nong Voru” (Fake Love) is a fantastic collaboration between Ghanaian xylophonist, percussionist, and…
Tiken Jah Fakoly Winner of the Prix Nuits d’Afrique pour la Francophonie 2022 Award
Canada’s Festival International Nuits d’Afrique will pay tribute to the ambassador of African reggae Tiken Jah Fakoly by awarding him the Prix Nuits d’Afrique pour…
Artist Profiles: Oliver Nayoka
Hailing from Ekwulummili, Nigeria, the self-taught guitarist, composer and singer Oliver Nayoka launched his musical career playing guitar in churches throughout the Anambra State. Facing…