He is known around the globe as ‘The Golden Voice of Africa’ but as legendary singer Salif Keita winds down an illustrious trail-blazing music career…
Salif Keita is Africa’s White Knight
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Sauti za Busara 2021 Festival in Zanzibar Call for Artists
The Call for Artists is open for the next edition of Sauti za Busara festival, scheduled for February 11-14, 2021 in Stone Town, Zanzibar (Tanzania).…
Cameroonian Star Manu Dibango Dies at 86
Celebrated Cameroonian musician Manu Dibango passed away today, March 24, 2020 after contracting the new coronavirus COVID-19. The news appeared in Dibango’s official Facebook page.…
Berlin DJ and Producer Daniel Haaksman Releases “Black Atlantica Edits”
Berlin DJ producer and label owner Daniel Haaksman has a new album titled “Black Atlantica Edits” (BBE Music, release date April 24, 2020). The set…
Les Amazones d’Afrique Release the ‘Queens’ Video to Celebrate International Women’s Day 2020
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2020, pan-African superband Les Amazones d’Afrique have released the video for their latest single, ‘Queens’ on Sunday 8 March…
Angélique Kidjo to Celebrate Benin and Her Birthday Perform with Special Guests at Carnegie Hall
Grammy Award winner Angélique Kidjo will complete her Perspectives series on On Saturday, March 14, 2020 with Daughter of Independence, a concert commemorating both her…
Africa Oyé Festival Announces First Wave of 2020 Artists
African music festival Africa Oyé has revealed the first three live music acts set to perform at the edition 2020 festival of music and culture…
Visa For Music 2020 Showcase Call for Submissions
The 7th edition of Visa For Music, the professional music market and festival focused on African and Middle-Eastern music, is now accepting submissions. The conference…
The Exceptionally Expressive and Futuristic Les Amazones d’Afrique
Les Amazones d’Afrique – Amazones Power (Real World Records Released 24 January 2020 Supergroup Les Amazones d’Afrique is back with another album highlighting leading female…
Artist Profiles: AfroCubism
AfroCubism was an ensemble of up to 14 master musicians from West Africa and Cuba brought together by the producer of Buena Vista Social Club.…