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African music
Arts, Culture and Sport The daughters and sons of Fela in African Pop
How do elements of Fela Kuti’s music get reproduced by today’s pop musicians? Decades after his death, Fela Kuti, Nigeria’s most famous musician continues to live on through his art.
Arts, Culture and Sport What archaeology tells us about the music and sounds made by Africa’s ancestors
There is not much information on artefacts used by Stone Age humans to make sound and music – but the first comprehensive survey is a good start.
Arts, Culture and Sport Hachalu Hundessa: charismatic musician who wasn’t afraid to champion Ethiopia’s Oromo
The outspoken singer always considered himself to be at risk, and in Ethiopia people loved him because he didn’t let that risk keep him quiet.
Arts, Culture and Sport A tricky legacy: How Fela lives on in pop stars like Wizkid and Wyclef
How do two artists from different ends of the world get inspired by the pioneer of Afrobeats?
Arts, Culture and Sport Tribute to Manu Dibango: Cameroonian jazz pioneer loved across Africa and the world
The saxophonist and singer leaves a legacy spanning more than 60 years of musical production that will continue to echo in global sounds.
Arts, Culture and Sport South African musical icon, Ladysmith Black Mambazo founder Joseph Shabalala dies
South Africa has lost one of its musical greats, with the death of traditional Zulu music superstar Joseph Shabalala, the founder and director of choral group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. South Africa and the continent mourns the death of an African musical icon and tributes continue to pour in.
Arts, Culture and Sport Remembering an African reggae icon: 5 Best Lucky Dube Songs
Today we commemorate the death of an African Reggae legend #LuckyDube who was shot and killed during a hijack in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 2007. We pay tribute to this African Raggae music icon, and give you our selection of arguably Dube’s five best songs.
Arts, Culture and Sport Reviving the history of great African composers
Internationally recognised cellist, composer and researcher, Dr Thokozani Mhlambi, has shed light on a rich history of great African composers which he hopes will spark a revival in music that has been hidden for years.