Yannis Philippakis was one of the last musicians to record with the late drummer and Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen. Their ...

Exploring the world of Colombian Afrobeat and the music of Wganda Kenya, the Discos Fuentes house band who redefined cumbia ...

Obiba Sly Collins, a renowned Ghanaian highlife musician who has worked with a lot of veteran musicians says Afrobeat, which incorporates highlife, originated from Ghana. The musician, who has ...

Nigerian Patoi, Afrobeat and a song writer. Henry Ejike Sylvanus, also known as Banger Bwai, was born in 1988 in Ihiala, Anambra State, Nigeria. He is the third child in a family of seven ...

What do you end up with? An Afrobeat record! But where does Afrobeat come from? What's political about this genre and why does it appeal to people in many countries outside Africa? Find out here ...

SATURDAY, THE BROADSIDE For 20 years as New Orleans’ self-proclaimed “Dirty South Afrobeat Arkestra,” Gov’t Majik has paid tribute to Fela Kuti and other purveyors of Afro-funk music by ...

The talented Afrobeat singer, songwriter, and producer has been gaining recognition for his unique sound and deep lyrical storytelling, making him a name to watch in the industry. Born on October ...

Born six years ago at a now storied show at Nectar’s, LaMP was also borne of myriad musical influences, with jazz-funk ...