Bibi Tanga’s magic potion Bibi Tanga’s magic potion
Afro-funk Now, the Central African’s fifth album Despite being imbued with the influence of current events and their tragic character, Now, the fifth album by the Central African musician Bibi Tanga,...
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Cameroonian music New album, Mokte For her third album, Mokte, mostly recorded at the Moto Records studio in Yaoundé, Kareyce Fotso takes on the languages and rhythms of eight regions in Cameroon....
View ArticleBélo, citizen of the world with firm rootsBélo, citizen of the world with...
Haitian music New album, Natif natal Two years after Haïti debout, the singer-guitarist Bélo, winner of the RFI Découvertes Award 2006, has released a fourth album Natif natal. In Port-au-Prince, RFI...
View ArticleToumani and Sidiki Diabaté, like father like sonToumani and Sidiki Diabaté,...
Malian music New album, Toumani & Sidiki Sometimes it’s a good idea to keep things in the family, especially when it involves kora virtuosos in the shape of Malian master Toumani Diabaté and his...
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African music African Woman, Guinean singer’s 4th album The call of the groove was so strong and persistent that Sia Tolno finally listened to it. On her fourth album, African Woman, put together with...
View ArticleDoudou Ndiaye Rose, the percussion maestroDoudou Ndiaye Rose, the percussion...
Obituary The artist has died in Dakar at the age of 85 The legendary Senegalese percussion maestro Doudou Ndiaye Rose was every bit as much a poet as a musician. An unrivalled virtuoso when it came to...
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