MDU aka TRP: The Originator - Album Review - a fresh take on amapianoBy Kosiso NwachukwuPublished: Tue Jul 09 2024
Mbira and its Musical Cousins: Kalimba, Likembe, Ubo and MoreBy Last Updated 7/17/2024 InstrumentAs the popularity of the mbira grew, different regional variations such as Kalimba, Likembe, Ubo, ilimba, Chilimba and others came into play.
Remastering, Remixing, Reimagining, Sampling, Interpolation: Any Difference?By Last Updated 6/26/2024 GeneralRemastering, Remixing, Reimagining, Sampling, Interpolation - is there any difference in using any of this technique in reworking a recorded music?
African Music: Triumphs and Challenges in Digital AgeBy Last Updated 8/19/2024 GeneralIndie artists face additional challenges related to limited resources, lack of industry connections or knowing the right people, and the difficulty of standing out in an already saturated market.
Alté: Nigeria’s Avant-garde Musical WaveBy Last Updated 6/8/2023 GenresOne defining characteristic of Alté music is its unconventional and avant-garde soundscapes. Artists experiment with different production techniques, incorporating elements of lo-fi, atmospheric textures, unconventional instrumentations, and electronic effects.
PRESS RELEASE: African Music Library announces USA tour for KiMon documentaryBy Last Updated 8/5/2024 Company NewsEach USA screening for Kimon!: The Eastern Nigerian Afro-Funk Revolution 1970-1980 will feature a film talkback session and a live music performance by Nigerian Afro-Funk veterans.