History: Highlife is a hybrid of West African rhythms, especially gombe and ashiko from Sierra Leone. Liberian guitar styles like Dagomba, Mainline and Fireman, Te Osibisaba and European music ...

Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...

Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...

Drawing on his experience as an African artist who has found international success, Bassy put in place a festival in Cameroon for other young music makers. The first edition took place in November ...

Tems is the first Nigerian to win two Grammys after taking the Best Africa Music Performance prize. The dedicated award for African music is proving contentious with the inclusion of Chris Brown.

Listen to 10 new must-hear songs from African artists Kelvyn Boy ... We’re not sure, but there’s been plenty of good music from Africa to get us through so far. After collaborating with ...

The international superstar, who hails from the French-speaking West African nation of Benin ... group of songs that blend elements of world music, jazz and Afrobeat to celebrate breaking down ...

Nigerian and South African music achieved unprecedented growth last year on Spotify, earning record-breaking royalties, the audio streaming platform said on Friday. Led by international superstars ...

Led by international superstars such as Nigerian afrobeats giants Burna Boy and Ayra Starr, and South Africa's Grammy award-winning singer Tyla, African music genres have earned fast-rising ...