Chike returns with his third album, Son of Chike, a 12-track album celebrating his roots, heritage, growth, and artistic excellence.
Toumani Diabaté, the Malian music legend and revered master kora player, dies at age 58 on July 19, 2024.
GOLD II is the highly anticipated six track release by the duo GOLD - with individual stage names Tay Iwar and Le Mav. This release is a brilliant collaboration, blending Tay Iwar musical talent and Le Mav production skills together.
As the popularity of the mbira grew, different regional variations such as Kalimba, Likembe, Ubo, ilimba, Chilimba and others came into play.
When listening to music, there seem to be two types of listeners - the conscious or vibe listener - with each listening behavior not exclusive to a particular class of people.
Ethiopian jazz, also known as Ethio-jazz, is a unique genre blend of traditional orthodox Ethiopian melodies and Western Jazz influences which was recreated by Ethiopian musician and arranger, Mulatu Astatke.
South African DJ-producer and Amapiano pioneer MDU aka TRP releases a 7-track project, The Originator. Whether cruising at a laid-back pace or a throbbing club/dance-ready intensity, each track feels distinct, tailored to the pulsating feel of amapiano.
The beauty of African music lies in its ability to bring together two unique worlds - beats and good lyrics.
Olamide, Nigerian rap icon and YBNL record boss, releases his tenth studio album, Ikigai / 生き甲斐, Vol. 1, a proof of his creativity and consistent ability to adapt and innovate fresh sounds.
Igbo Highlife is a lively musical genre that started in the southeastern region of Nigeria. It blends highlife music with a streamlined brass section and Igbo traditional music.
Remastering, Remixing, Reimagining, Sampling, Interpolation - is there any difference in using any of this technique in reworking a recorded music?
Another Style by Kaestyle is his third EP. Each track has its own distinct personality, taking listeners on a journey through different moods and genre-bending experiences while maintaining a cohesive sound.
African music and dance are not just a form of entertainment...are both elements of art that communicate emotions and tells stories.
On all the tracks of Same Human Different Beast, the solo performance of Waje is phenomenal with her vocal range, ability to adapt to different styles, and emotional delivery that takes center stage.
