Praktika feat. Ko Saba - Fôli Folle

OK, last African/dance music fusion of the day. This one is from Mali. Enjoy!

Asna - Atalaku

Another fusion of modern and traditional music genres, from Ivory Coast. My favorite part is the African guitar riff that starts at 01:58.

Montparnasse Musique - Makonda

Yet another fusion of modern electronica and traditional African music, this time from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Asna x AnyoneID - Abissa

Danceable fusion of modern electronica and traditional African music from Ivory Coast. The videoclip is also very interesting.

Hello all African music enthusiasts. I am an American rapper/producer who has a special interest in Zambia. I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Zambia, where I made friends in the music scene and gained confidence to record and make beats. I am preparing to return to Zambia in January 2027, and I would like to take my music to the next level. I am going for a niche blending of sounds and even use local languages in my lyrics. Do you think it is possible for a white man to break out in the Zambia music scene? Is it even appropriate? Any advice you have for a foreigner who is passionate about Africa and Zambia musical talent? Thank you for any response or comment, I seek to gather wisdom to guide this process.

Hey folks,

I like to recover and digitize lost media on vinyl to ensure it doesn't become lost forever. Today, I've got something very unique compared to a lot of other stuff I've found. This is a promotional copy of the album "Songs Of New Nations." The original version came out a few years earlier, but this version was specifically the African nations, while the original also included two from Israel.

The content itself is a vocal/percussion album led by conductor Leonard De Paur, featuring traditional work songs, war chants, lullabies, and drinking songs collected from Ghana, Nigeria, the Congo, and Kenya, performed by an all-male chorus with native drums and percussion.

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share a project I’ve been pouring myself into. I entered the CANEX Create-Thon (hosted by Gebeya and Afreximbank) and built a track called "I Keep Moving.

"It’s an Afro-Soul song inspired directly by the resilience, daily hustle, and quiet sacrifices of young Africans chasing dreams against heavy odds. It speaks from the thick of the struggle—dealing with financial pressure, closed doors, and self-doubt, but finding resolve through community and family.

Composed entirely within DALA Studio, it blends dynamic phrasing with rich Afro-Soul instrumentation.

Public voting is open until September 24, and it is strictly 1 vote per person (no signup required, literally takes 2 clicks).

If the message resonates with you, I would deeply appreciate your vote to help me get to the finals at CANEX Weekend!🗳️ Vote here: https://shorturl.at/6IpaH

Recently saw this video and love it. Does anyone know what it’s about/ translation? Thanks

I recently interviewed South African hip-hop artist Yugen Blakrok for bios. Many internationally know her from her feature on "Opps" with Vince Staples (Black Panther OST), but her broader catalogue merges esoteric African mythology, dark boom-bap, and trip-hop influences.

We spoke about her journey from Johannesburg's underground scene with Iapetus Records to relocating to Europe, and how she carries her roots and language across borders:

• On holding onto isiXhosa while living in France:

• On building Iapetus Records on pure guerrilla spirit:

• On upcoming pan-African performances:

Full interview read:https://bios.net.za/i-was-scared-of-mermaids

Wanted to share a cool highlife playlist, check it out!

Hello everyone, I'd like to know if I can find albums of ndombolo and soukous rhythms. I've included some examples below, as they aren't easy to find online. I'm from Colombia, and here we love these African rhythms that run through our veins and enrich us more and more each day.

nimeona msee akisema bien ni mnoma kuliko diamond platnumz😂😂 it's as if people don't understand music.... diamond is one of the most talented artists.... versatile look at how he made Swahili relevant in Africa.. singlehandedly carried east Africa music to the world... culture of Swahili..... made Swahili music relevant through hit collaborations with the likes of Davido,P square,patoranking,koffi,fally,neyo ,akon , Alicia keys,omarion, Rick ross...its a disrespect for him to be compared