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Stella Chiweshe is giving mbira a home and you can help
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Stella Chiweshe is giving mbira a home and you can help

Stella Chiweshe, the Queen of Mbira, has launched a crowdfunding campaign to construct the Chivanhu Centre, a home for traditional music and cultural preservation.

London has its own jazz and it’s here to stay
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London has its own jazz and it’s here to stay

Vanguards of the London jazz scene have garnered acclaim by cultivating a culture of musical diversity and inclusion passed on through dedicated teachers and a spirit of giving.

Ceremonies Within: Peter Adjaye’s architecture of sound
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Ceremonies Within: Peter Adjaye’s architecture of sound

The minimalist sound creator has composed the music for the first UK exhibition of contemporary Nigerian-American artist Toyin Ojih Odutola. This sound installation, where he ‘draws’ music onto the labyrinthine spaces, coincides with the release of his vinyl, Ceremonies Within.

Urban Village become global citizens with Udondolo
Profiles
Urban Village become global citizens with Udondolo

Checking in with the unclassifiable South African band Urban Village ahead of their first international album release on No Format!

Kwani Experience single “Mahlalela” is a family reunion
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Kwani Experience single "Mahlalela" is a family reunion

South Africa’s Kwani Experience reunites the global family for a new track to compliment their recent release.

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The Nigerian songs relevant to protesters during #EndSARS movement
List / Guide
The Nigerian songs relevant to protesters during #EndSARS movement

From Fela Kuti to Burna Boy, these songs convey protesters’ swirl of anger, frustration, melancholy and hope while buoying up their fight.

African rap: our 5 favorite music videos of October
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African rap: our 5 favorite music videos of October

Discover 5 African rap videos released in October that testify to the drill expansion and to the vitality of certain underrated scenes.

10 Ghanaian songs from October you don’t want to miss
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10 Ghanaian songs from October you don't want to miss

Things are getting back to normal in Ghana: freedom of movement, open shops, and great music.

A Queen’s journey, Niniola unveils Colours and Sounds
Interview
A Queen’s journey, Niniola unveils Colours and Sounds

With the release of her sophomore album Colours and Sounds, seven years since her reality show foray, one of Africa’s leading artists aka the Queen of Afro-House, recounts her journey thus far.

Tarrus Riley captures the moment with latest album Healing
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Tarrus Riley captures the moment with latest album Healing

Healing, Jamaican reggae legend Tarrus Riley’s latest LP, is an answer to the turbulent times, finding solace in humanity and music.

Amaro Freitas’ journey from Brazilian slum to jazz icon
Profiles
Amaro Freitas’ journey from Brazilian slum to jazz icon

Though Amaro Freitas’ third world tour is suspended, his life of exploration in jazz continues, recounting a long journey of inspiration and triumph.