Bebo Valdés: 5 films to remember him by
It is hard to underestimate the importance of pianist Bebo Valdés’ contributions to Cuban music. “Bebo”, who passed
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Weekend Music Break, N°36
Not too long ago, a new video by Amadou & Mariam would have made a bigger
Weekend Music Break, N°35
We hardly ever feature Brazilian music, and even less their take on Afrobeat. The above tune by
The Other Afripolitans
Malitia Malimob, rap music and the less glamorous stories of African migration to the United States.
Weedie Braimah and Amadou Kouyate’s Blends
Guest Post by Robert Nathan They’re not your average musicians. Sons of West African griots and
Rap Comes Home
It’s quite a weekend for New York’s prodigal child. Hip-Hop, that burst of youthful energy that was
Swag, Swag, #Swag
I have been a little silent lately here on AIAC. I’m gonna start posting more, although
Weekend Music Break, N°34
Pretty much all of this week’s artist are regular guests on the blog. First up: Pitcho.
There’s more to Angolan music than Kuduro
it’s underwhelming that despite its rich musical tradition, Angolan music is mostly known for a genre that roughly translates to "hard ass."
Spiritual guitar music
A post that takes a warm, nostalgic trip through an aspect of West Africa's rich musical heritage: Nigerian highlife.
The Music of Bell Atlas
One of my current favorite bands–haven’t seen them play live yet; they’re out West–is Bell Atlas.
Weekend Music Break, N°33
Let’s start with two club tracks. It’s Friday after all. Above is a collaboration between Boddhi
Nigeria’s National Anthem
Did Goodluck Jonathan allegedly take US $1m from an anti-poverty fund to allegedly bring Beyonce and Jay-Z to Nigeria in 2006?
Vincent Moon’s Portraits of Ethiopian Music
Post by Addis Rumble * “Ethiopia is an island,” Vincent Moon explains. The French filmmaker has
South African Hip-Hop needs more artists like Molemi
A harp hard-panned to either side of the speakers constantly loops while a flute sample pulsates
The loss of “new” South African innocence
Moses Molelekwa, the brilliant South African pianist, composer and producer died by suicide on 13 February 2001. Florence Mtoba, his wife (also his manager) was found with him; she had been strangled.
Cape Town goes Electronic
This weekend marks the 2nd year of the Cape Town Electronic Music Festival, an event that
I want to play at the Voortrekker Monument
Here's what some South African artists make of the country's politics.
Pop Culture and Pirate Humanity
Barely any group has been as de-humanized as much in recent history as Somali pirates, treated almost like vermin to be rooted out.
Mozambique’s Queen of Hip-Hop
Dama do Bling is sometimes called a Lusophone Queen Latifah and Mozambican Lil Kim. The comparison doesn't always work.