Kick back, relax, and maybe even dance along to some disco funk from a time in Somalia's history where briefly musical creativity was...

Known primarily for their show-stopping live act, these Burundian cultural icons struggle to transfer their palpable stage presence to...

An unorthodox musical education and a fiery natural talent make for an album that mixes a wide range of African styles within a modern...

Electronic beats meet the passion and saudade of fado in this entertaining melange of an album We don’t often consider the artwork of an...

Keeping it in the family, this aunt and niece duo remind us of the culture of the persecuted Bubi people, whilst honouring their obvious...

The beloved Sudanese icon gives a masterclass in musical expression with an album that combines soulful vocals and musical fusion Known...

Eclectic electro from innovative individuals, this is an album not to be ignored John Wizards is the self-titled debut (and to date,...

Throw away all your preconceptions of what music should be... where we're going we don't need rules The music of Congress-woman Malinda...

One of Ethiopia's biggest stars takes us on a journey through the uniquely Ethiopian genre of tizita Some musicians seem destined for...

Sensuous vocals and gentle jazz combine with Iranian traditional music in a beautiful confluence of sounds Many, though not all, of the...

Taking afro-soul to a new level, Mussa's idiosyncratic style and innovative form allows this album to surprise as well as entertain Known...

The swansong for one of Mali's finest musical exports, Les Ambassadeurs Internationaux demonstrate exactly why they are still a world...

The first Djiboutian album recorded for international release, Groupe RTD announce a fascinating music culture onto the global scene...

Breaking through boundaries in multiple senses, the Zimbabwean musician and singer shines a light on feminist issues in her native...

Having completed the huge undertaking of bringing an artist from every country together to perform on a single track, we spoke to Emma...

State-supported coladeira music that challenges themes of injustice and colonialism across the globe Formed in 1969 in the small island...

A hidden gem that demonstrates the beauty of cross-cultural collaboration Hukwe Zawose. Folk musician or fusion pioneer? That is the...

The subjective nature of music enjoyment is highlighted in this afro-jazz masterpiece It is no exaggeration to say that Orchestra Baobab...

The soul man shows off his talent as he crosses the divide of the Anglo-Francophone conflict in his native Cameroon Many musicians from...

A celebration of the kora and Gambian music in general, Jobarteh manages to keep true to tradition while also managing to adapt the music...