African Music
Africa is a huge continent made up of hundreds of different ethnic groups, all of whom create their own unique musical styles. From the Sahara to South Africa, find it here.
Desert Blues Playlist
The Sahara desert - a land of nomadic peoples - is the source of one of the most exciting movements in world music in recent history. With its cyclical connection to American blues, these blues have deep roots in the desert sand.
The Sahara desert - a land of nomadic peoples - is the source of one of the most exciting movements in world music in recent history. With its cyclical connection to American blues, these blues have deep roots in the desert sand.
Top 10 African CDs of 2007
2007 was a great year for new African music - so great, in fact, that it was almost overwhelming. Narrowing the dozens of amazing African CDs that I heard this year was tough, but these ten were the real standouts.
2007 was a great year for new African music - so great, in fact, that it was almost overwhelming. Narrowing the dozens of amazing African CDs that I heard this year was tough, but these ten were the real standouts.
Top 10 African Music Starter CDs
Africa is a huge continent made up of hundreds of different tribes of people. When first starting to explore the music of Africa, it can be quite overwhelming! Here are some CDs from different cultures and regions of Africa to get you started.
Africa is a huge continent made up of hundreds of different tribes of people. When first starting to explore the music of Africa, it can be quite overwhelming! Here are some CDs from different cultures and regions of Africa to get you started.
Top African Music Starter CDs
These CDs will make a great beginning to your African music collection. They represent a wide variety of styles and genres and will be just the thing you need to get you started.
These CDs will make a great beginning to your African music collection. They represent a wide variety of styles and genres and will be just the thing you need to get you started.
Rai Music 101
Rai Music is a popular form of world music from Algeria. Rai music sounds much like pop music, but with Arabic and French musical influences.
Rai Music is a popular form of world music from Algeria. Rai music sounds much like pop music, but with Arabic and French musical influences.
Top Five Jeli Kora Players
The top five jeli, or griot, kora players in the world.
The top five jeli, or griot, kora players in the world.
Afropop Worldwide
The internet home of the wonderful and popular syndicated NPR program "Afropop Worldwide" is a treasure trove of information about the genre and the people who make it.
The internet home of the wonderful and popular syndicated NPR program "Afropop Worldwide" is a treasure trove of information about the genre and the people who make it.
The African Music Encyclopedia
The African Music Encyclopedia is a great web source for those interested in all genres of African music, from descriptions of styles and instrumentation to profiles of artists.
The African Music Encyclopedia is a great web source for those interested in all genres of African music, from descriptions of styles and instrumentation to profiles of artists.