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The African Musicians Bringing Jazz Into the Mainstream

From South Africa’s jazz-inflected Amapiano to Ethiopia’s enduring Ethio-jazz tradition, a new generation of African musicians are proving that jazz...

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How Diaspora Artists Are Reconnecting With Africa Through Music

Diaspora artists are embracing African sounds, languages and collaborations, not as a trend, but as a journey back to their...

Why More African Artists Are Releasing EPs Instead of Albums

In the streaming era, artists are releasing EPs more than albums....

The New Generation of African Female Rappers Taking Over

From Lagos to Nairobi and Accra to Johannesburg, a fearless new wave of women are redefining African hip-hop one verse...

Sierra Leone-Born ‘FELA’ Star Duain Richmond Launches New Musical Collective Sacred Noise Unknown

The actor and musician will debut the multinational all-star project at the LA Jazz Festival's Caribbean Street Carnival, bringing together...

LADIPOE on Revival, Reinvention and the Future of African Hip-Hop

Eight years after Talk About POE, LADIPOE returns with a deeply personal sophomore album, Revival....

Francis Mercier’s LAKAY Is More Than a Debut Album, It’s a Celebration of Home

Through LAKAY, Francis Mercier says thank you to all the cities that showed him what home could feel like....

The Rise of Drill Music Across Africa

Drill music, which started on the streets of Chicago, has found a new heartbeat in Africa....

MEAGAN GOOD-MAJORS & JONATHAN MAJORS: A LOVE THAT BUILDS

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MWANA MOKONZI: YA LEVIS, A CAREER BUILT ON CONGOLESE HERITAGE, FAITH, FAMILY AND AUTHENTICITY

How the Franco-Congolese artist transforms love, spirituality and his roots into a body of work that resonates across the world...

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D’Yani Is Carrying Jamaican Music Forward, One Song at a Time

Ahead of his debut album "Live Life & Prosper", the Jamaican singer, songwriter and poet is building a sound where...

Mzansi Bass: The South African Underground Compilation Reimagining Black Rave Music

Curated by Shannen SP, TraTraTrax’s first sampler, Mzansi Bass, did not only bring together Gqom, 3-step, and Amapiano but also...