African Music and Dance: An Enduring Bond within African CultureBy Kosiso NwachukwuMon Jun 24 2024Photo courtesy of CanvaA graphic design of African Dance and Music blog on African Music Library website.Share to:
Exploring Isicathamiya: The Captivating A Capella Sounds of South AfricaBy | 6/8/2023 | GenresIsicathamiya (a Zulu phrase meaning to walk on tiptoes in English) succinctly and beautifully captures the essence of its performances, where singers showcase choreographed footwork and graceful movements to accompany their singing.
Stambeli: Tracing the Spiritual Rhythms of North AfricaBy | 8/30/2023 | GenresIt’s common for Stambeli to be mistaken for the Moroccan Gnawa genre due to shared geographical origins, instruments, spirituality, and rhythm complexity. Yet, the divergence lies in their melodic and vocal focus...
Is Alté Dead?By | 2/28/2025 | GenresThe question of Alté dying in the Nigerian music scene has sparked several debates that highlights the transformative impact of the genre. Rather than vanishing, Alté essence has permeated mainstream Afrobeats, demonstrating its enduring influence on contemporary Nigerian music. What do you think?
Kundung: Xylophone of the Berom PeopleBy | 4/7/2025 | InstrumentThe Kundung story begins with an unexpected cultural exchange. In the 1930s, migrant workers from Chad arrived in Jos, Nigeria, for tin mining operations following World War II.
Kora, More Than A Musical InstrumentBy Anu Onasanya | 6/8/2023 | GenresThe Kora, primarily employed for storytelling, plays a pivotal role in West African music, particularly within the tradition of the griot...