Stambeli: Tracing the Spiritual Rhythms of North AfricaBy John UduleleWed Aug 30 2023Photo courtesy of arabculturefund.org/ProjectsThe cover photo for Stambeli, a music genre from Tunisia which is usually a blend of healing and religious rites.Share to:
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...
Udulele New Release: OLOLOKWE - EP REVIEWBy | 12/5/2023 | ReviewsOlolokwe is a project that explores the intersection of indigenous sounds, nature, people, and cultural stories. The 3-track EP seeks to create a healing, peaceful, and harmonious existence for all people. It imparts wisdom intended to uplift spirits and assist them in letting go of the old and evolving to become one with the world
Can Libyan Reggae be Considered a Standout Genre?By | 9/20/2023 | GenresLibyan reggae emerged as a musical response to the social and political challenges faced by the Libyan people. Gained prominence during the late 20th century, it experienced a surge in popularity during the Arab Uprising in 2011.
African Drums: A Diverse Percussion InstrumentBy | 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.
Berimbau: From African Roots to Afro-Caribbean Cultural IconBy | 11/10/2023 | InstrumentThe Berimbau is now part of Brazilian culture and it has a prominent role in Capoeira, an Afro-Brazilian game dance that combines the elements of dance, music, and combat.