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 reggae, dancehall, and Afrobeats meet while staying rooted in his culture.
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 ballroom, jungle, dubstep, U.K. bass, baile funk, and other international sound system cultures with bass at their core.
Who Will Be Nigeria’s Next Global Superstar? 7 Artists Poised for International Breakthroughs
The artists leading Nigeria’s next musical chapter are not trying to become the next Burna Boy or Tems; they’re building worlds of their own, and the world is beginning to pay attention.
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.
