The vibrant sounds of India and Africa converge in a celebration of cultural unity. The flagship concert, ‘One World, One ...
Afro Nation Portugal changed my view on African music, as I witnessed electrifying performances that showcased the ...
The rise of the De la Rey phenomenon has thrust Afrikaans music back into the spotlight, but the discussion seems to centre on Chris Chameleon’s release of English and Afrikaans albums, Steve ...
Tyla's mission is clear. She's setting out to change the geography of pop stardom. "It's something I feel like the industry is lacking," the singer declares. "An African pop star." Fresh off a year of ...
African music, with its distinctive emphasis on polyrhythm and beats flowing from percussive instruments, was long treated as subordinate in the international music arena. Music from the continent ...
It’s not easy to steal the show at the Met Gala. But no one who saw the South African singer Tyla ascend the stairs in May in a one-off Balmain couture gown made of sculpted sand will ever forget it. ...
Older genres classed in the World Music category and headlined by Angélique Kidjo continue to inspire newer genres, Afrobeats and Amapiano. Here are 25 standout tunes of 2023. 1. Tyler ICU & Tumelo.za ...
Over the last decade, Afrobeats has become a global phenomenon, bringing African music into the Western mainstream. There’s now an Afrobeats category at the MTV Video Music Awards, and performers like ...
Once considered niche, African genres like Afrobeats and Amapiano have taken over global playlists. What’s exciting is that this movement isn’t being led by men alone. A new wave of women are not just ...