Bikutsi: Cameroon’s Feminist Dance GenreBy Last Updated 12/15/2023 GenresThe Bikutsi dance genre was a quiet revolution against the oppressive silence imposed on the women in the strictly patriarchal society.
Wassoulou Music: Echoes of Mali Soul in Rhythm and TraditionBy Last Updated 2/29/2024 GenresSeveral iconic artists have played pivotal roles in shaping Wassoulou music, breaking from the norms of only traditional hereditary griots singing to women leading the sounds and introducing it to global audiences
African Drums: A Diverse Percussion InstrumentBy Last Updated 9/19/2023 InstrumentAfrican drums have different purposes...are of different forms, shapes, and make. These African instruments have found their way to other cultures and continents, finding expressions in entertainment and music formation.
Storytelling in Music: A powerful tool in learningBy Last Updated 10/5/2023 FosterBecause of the deep connection of music to the limbic system - that part of the brain involved in a person’s behavioral and emotional responses - we can easily recollect memories, lessons, or moments connected to music.
African Female Hip-Hop PioneersBy Last Updated 9/17/2024 PeopleIn recent years, the hip-hop scene in Africa has witnessed the rise of several female talents who are challenging this male-dominated genre. Some female pioneers include Sasha P, Sister FA, Weird MC, Nadia Nakai, Kween G, and others. The legacy of these female pioneers has paved the way for future generations of African female hip-hop artists to continue empowering and inspiring audiences.