What is the life cycle of a song?By Anu OnasanyaThu Jul 10 2025Photo courtesy of CanvaSongs don't follow a predictable lifecycle. Some are barely out before they become the rave of the moment, while some are born dead on arrival.Share to:
Highlife Chronicles: How Ghana and Nigeria Shaped its SoundsBy | 7/28/2025 | GenresHow did a musical genre born in colonial ballrooms of Ghana become the foundation of modern West African music? Our latest deep-dive explores the fascinating cross-border journey of Highlife from Cape Coast to Lagos, revealing how cultural exchange and artistic innovation created distinct yet connected musical traditions in Ghana and Nigeria.
Preserving Indigenous African Music in Conflict ZonesBy | 5/19/2025 | GeneralConflict disrupts more than lives; it silences indigenous music traditions. These conflicts have ravaged cultural heritage across various African communities, making it crucial to preserve these sounds for future generations
Remastering, Remixing, Reimagining, Sampling, Interpolation: Any Difference?By | 6/26/2024 | GeneralRemastering, Remixing, Reimagining, Sampling, Interpolation - is there any difference in using any of this technique in reworking a recorded music?
Olufela Sowande: Nigerian Classical Music PioneerBy | 4/25/2025 | PeopleOlufela (Fela) Sowande, a music legend and not the same as Fela Kuti, was a musician and composer of African music in the classical European style.
Music Genre and Style - Same or Different?By | 1/20/2025 | GenresFor a long time, the terms genre and style have been used interchangeably, but they play distinct roles in defining and categorizing musical expressions, especially in African music. Genres are broad classifications, while styles are more flexible and personalized.