Genre Spotlight: Maskandi in South AfricaBy Kosiso NwachukwuMon Nov 24 2025Photo courtesy of Designed using CanvaMaskandi music is characterized by emotionally rich lyrics, supported by its signature acoustic guitar, concertina, and call-and-response patterns.Share to:
African Music, the Heartbeat of this ContinentBy | 8/8/2025 | GeneralThe African music is the heartbeat and identity of this continent. It has served several purposes from vehicle to preserve and transfer oral histories from one generation to another to spiritual functions in different communities.
The Biggest African Music Collaboration Ever is ...By | 10/13/2025 | GeneralThe biggest African music collaboration ever is not what you think. It is not just one viral hit or celebrity partnership—it is the ongoing conversation between artists across 54 countries, building bridges through sound. From Lagos to Johannesburg, Dar es Salaam to Dakar, African artists are rewriting the rules of global music. Here is how they are doing it.
Bacardi: The Sound of Pretoria that Refused to DieBy | 5/2/2025 | GenresJust before the emergence of Amapiano, a bass-heavy sound from Pretoria that evolved from Kwaito, dominated the airwaves. Shaped by the likes of DJ Spoko and DJ Mujava, Bacardi music has influenced the South African music landscape.
Gqom Music: A Durban Classic –True Reflection of the Durban Raw VibeBy | 10/10/2024 | GenresGqom (pronounced with a click of the tongue – Nqu-om) is a pulsating and energetic sound started by teenagers in Durban.
The Zambian Psychedelic Rock Scene of the 1970sBy | 12/28/2024 | GenresDiscover Zamrock, a vibrant blend of African rhythms and Western rock that emerged in 1970s Zambia. Explore the history of this forgotten movement, featuring iconic bands like WITCH and Amanaz, and influential figures like Jagari Chanda and Violet Kafula.