The Zawose Queens from Tanzanian musical dynasty announce debut album Maisha
The Zawose Queens, Pendo and Leah, are the daughter and grand-daughter of the late Dr. Hukwe Zawose.
Wed, 20 March 24
N’yanyan (live at the All Africa Music Awards 2023)
Rokia Koné & Jacknife Lee
Rokia Koné performs ‘N’yanyan’ from her debut album BAMANAN (a collaboration with producer Jacknife Lee) live at the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Dakar Arena, January 2023. Rokia was nominated in the Songwriter of the Year and Best African Traditional categories.
Footage courtesy of AFRIMA.
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Kurunba (Official Video)
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Fanga (Official Video)
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N’yanyan (Official Video)
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Shezita (live at Celtic Connections)
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Jasdeep Singh Degun makes history at Royal Philharmonic Society Awards
The Leeds-based musician was the first sitar player to receive the 'Best Instrumentalist' award.
Fri, 08 March 24
10 years of resistance: Les Amazones d’Afrique’s fight continues on Musow Danse
Righteous anger has never felt so warm and convincing. Or so goddam danceable.
Thu, 15 February 24
Track of the day: ‘AmmA’ by Bab L’ Bluz
'AmmA' draws on music from north-east Morocco and influences from Tunisia and Algeria.
Fri, 08 March 24