He embodied a special brand of multiple identities and belief systems, and took them to the world.
In his work Abdullah Ibrahim looked to the past to offer a vision of the future.
There are still very few female hip-hop artists in Senegal, but they are asserting their talents and strong personalities to shape the rap scene.
Africa is considered too high risk as a destination for big US pop tours - but Beyoncé could and should break the mould.
Angelique Kidjo has a remarkable cultural vision that spans the globe but stays true to her roots.
