From Johannesburg to Ibiza: How Vanco Became South Africa’s Next Big Export
From surviving cancer and leaving quantity surveying behind to conquering Ibiza, Vanco’s journey through reinvention has positioned him as one of South Africa’s most exciting exports.
Why African Music Is More Collaborative Than Ever
Through collaboration artists are expanding their audiences and creating new sounds.
The Sound of Staying True: How African Electronic Artists Are Building Global Connections
African electronic artists are proving that the strongest route to a global audience is staying rooted in where you come from.
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 does not have to stay in the jazz room.
Aya Nakamura Joins Davido on His 6th Album ORIADÉ
The French-Malian singer is among the artists featured on the 13-track album.
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 roots.
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 at a time.
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 members of Antibalas, AMAYO, Concurrence, La Misa Negra, Buyepongo, and more.
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.
