Amapiano is one of South Africa's biggest musical exports, thanks to its viral dance challenges and catchy beats. West ...

David Byrne has a long history of celebrating the music of the African continent, and recently curated a playlist of his ...

One of the best-known African drums is the West African djembe. It is shaped like a large goblet and played with bare hands. The body is carved from a hollowed trunk and is covered in goat skin.

This edition of the Music Round the World series showcases a variety of songs, dances, and ceremonies from French Africa. Including the following songs: a healing song from Madagascar; rhythmic ...

The influence of African music is widespread. Elements can be heard in blues, gospel, jazz and Latin American music due to the historic movement of African slaves to the Americas. Millions of ...

Born in the devious mind of London’s own Malian rhythm buff, Hans Sutton, Bamako Overground have been busy forging a curious new sound. The trio are irresistibly seduced by the music of west ...