This week, Jeshi immerses himself into his childhood, Khaid refreshes the afrobeats scene, Seckou Keita and Catrin Finch combine kora and harp in the service of a common vision, an album to showcase the sounds of Africa’s first DIY modular synthesizer and Alpha Bondy’s return with socially-motivated message.

From awkward presidential entrances to prize winning soundtracks, music has scored the iconic film festival that brings together filmmakers from across the continent and diaspora since its inception in 1969.