Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 – Heavier Yet (Lays The Crownless Head) (Record Kicks, 2024) Nigerian Afrobeat artist Seun Kuti released his highly anticipated album,…
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80’s Boldly Inventive Afrobeat
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Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Release New Song “T.O.P.”, Second Single from Album Heavier Yet
Afrobeat icons Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 have released the new song “T.O.P.”, which stands for “Things Over People.” “T.O.P.” is the second single from…
WOMADELAIDE 2024 – Botanic Park / Tainmuntilla, Adelaide, South Australia. March 8-11
(headline image: DakhaBrakha at Womadelaide 2024 – Photo by Chris Lambie) The Australian event is WOMAD’s longest partnership and its longest-running festival in the same…
Afrobeat: The Nigerian Music that Defies Conventions
When it comes to Nigerian music, few genres are as influential and beloved as Afrobeat. This fusion of highlife, jazz, and traditional African percussion has…
The Global Afrobeat Movement Reveals Afrobeat Stars and Newcomers on Volume 3 Compilation
DJ Mukambo and NYP Records united again to release the 3rd volume of the Global Afrobeat Movement compilation. The anthology includes Nigerian Afrobeat stars such…
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 to Perform During “Concert For The Oceans” on World Oceans Day
On Monday 8 June, the United Nations will launch its second-ever fully digital rendition of its annual World Oceans Day event in celebration of its…
The Best World Music Albums of 2018
World Music Central has compiled the list of best world music albums of 2018 selected by our editors and contributors as well as our partners…
Artist Profiles: Seun Kuti
Aftobeat saxophonist and vocalist Seun Anikulapo Kuti has kept the grace, energy, and strength of his father Fela Kuti. With Egypt 80’s musicians, Fela’s legendary…
World Music institute to Present Masters of African Music
The World Music institute will present top African world music artists in New York City as part of its Masters of African Music series. Acclaimed…
Fela Kuti’s Exceptional Life and Music Presented in Free Documentary Screening
Seun Kuti will rock the WI Union Theater on Wednesday, June 27, at 8:30pm. But attendees are also invited to attend a special free presentation…