Tiken Jah Fakoly, born as Doumbia Moussa Fakoly, entered the world of reggae in the late 1980s, forming his first band, Les Djelis. Amidst political…
Afro-Reggae Musician Tiken Jah Fakoly
Tag: Ivorian music
Fely Tchaco Revives “Zante” with a Vibrant Zouglou Remix
Ivorian-American singer-songwriter Fely Tchaco has unveiled a new remix of her single “Zante,” reimagined by renowned Ivorian producer and musician David Tayorault. Known as “The…
The Angel is Present in Dobet Gnahoré Afropop Music
Dobet Gnahoré – Zouzou (Cumbancha, 2024) Award-winning Ivorian singer-songwriter Dobet Gnahoré will release her new album, Zouzou, on June 28, 2024. This album deftly mixes…
Award-winning Ivorian Singer-songwriter Dobet Gnahoré Announces U.S. Tour
Award-winning Ivorian singer-songwriter Dobet Gnahoré will be touring North America this summer. Her most recent album is Couleur. A new release is scheduled for June…
An Introduction to the king of Ziglibithy
Ernesto Djedje – Roi Du Ziglibithy (Analog Africa, 2022) Roi Du Ziglibithy (king of Ziglibithy) presents the innovative and captivating music of an Ivorian artist…
Artist Profiles: Manou Gallo
Bassist Manou Gallo, also known as “The Afro-Groove Queen”, was born in 1972 in Divo, a small town in the Western region of the Ivory…
Dobet Gnahoré Launches New Video “Jalouse”
Ivorian star Dobet Gnahoré has released a new music video for the song “Jalouse“. The song warns about the dangers of jealousy and was filmed…
Dobet Gnahoré Releases Acoustic Roots Video “Rédemption”
Ivorian singer-sogwriter Dobet Gnahoré has released her new single “Rédemption” on video. The single is included in her upcoming album “Couleur,” scheduled for release on…
Ivorian Star Dobet Gnahoré Releases Music Video ‘Lève-toi’
African music star Dobet Gnahoré has released a new music video for the single ‘Lève-toi.’ Dobet Gnahoré is set to release her new album “Couleur”…
Multidimensional Ivorian Roots from Fely Tchaco
Fely Tchaco – Yita (Fely Productions, 2021) Yita (Deep Water) is the superb fifth album from elegant Ivorian artist Fely Tchaco. She is a fascinating,…