Julien Jacob arrived in France during his early childhood. His West-Indian parents settled in the South of France. For him, who was born in Benin,…
Artist Profiles: Julien Jacob
Tag: Afropop
Artist Profiles: Waldemar Bastos
Waldemar Bastos was one of the best known artists from Angola. He lived in Portugal and the United States during his last years, working with…
Congolese Music Star Papa Wemba Dies at 66
Popular Congolese singer Papa Wemba died April 24, 2016 after collapsing on stage during a performance in Ivory Coast. Papa Wemba was born Shungu Wembadio…
Reflection of Élage Diouf’s Musical Journey
Élage Diouf – Melokáane (Pump Up The World, 2015) Quebec-based Senegalese singer-songwriter and percussionist Élage Diouf incorporates various musical traditions in his latest album titled…
Myriad Expressions of Rokia Traoré
Rokia Traoré’s new album “Né So” reveals the various musical sides of the Malian singer-songwriter and guitarist. You’ll find folk-pop, Afropop, Malian roots music, French…
Angelique Kidjo’s ‘Sings’ Wins the Best World Music Album Award at the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards
The Recording Academy announced today the winners the 58th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Angelique Kidjo’s album ‘Sings’ won in the world music category. Other nominees included:…
Remarkable Ivorian Singer
Dobet Gnahoré – Na Afriki (Cumbancha, 2007) Dobet Gnahoré has been described as an exciting new African talent. She definitely has a terrific voice and…