Beneath the mainstream success of Afrobeats and Amapiano, Africa’s alternative music scene is bubbling up. Across cities, young artists are...

Afro-house is experiencing a remarkable global rise, steadily outpacing many traditional dance genres as listeners move toward more rhythmic, emotionally...

There was a time when African artists appeared on global festival lineups as special additions booked for niche audiences or...

The African music industry is evolving rapidly, and this has changed how artists build successful careers. Musicians no longer have...

Global conversation about African music has for years been dominated by a few familiar narratives, particularly those surrounding Afrobeats and...

A lot of African artists have moved beyond simply signing record deals; they are building labels of their own. It...

In the days before the internet, songs lived and died on the streets. They were played by local DJs, tested...

Sound alone is not enough in today’s music scene. The visual has become just as important as the music itself,...