The Bikutsi dance genre was a quiet revolution against the oppressive silence imposed on the women in the strictly patriarchal society.

Several iconic artists have played pivotal roles in shaping Wassoulou music, breaking from the norms of only traditional hereditary griots singing to women leading the sounds and introducing it to global audiences

African 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.

Because of the deep connection of music to the limbic system - that part of the brain involved in a person’s behavioral and emotional responses - we can easily recollect memories, lessons, or moments connected to music.

Libyan 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.