Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Yannis was exposed to African music by his South African mother. He calls Sounds of Soweto “simple childhood wallpaper of music.” ...

NEW YORK, March 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- What is African music and Afrobeat? Nigerian afrobeat artist and African music legend Waconzy's new music titled AM I CRAZY? is now topping African ...

Ghanaian musician Emperor T-Jiga has added another major international honour to his career after winning Best Diaspora ...

A look into the music of Fela Kuti and the genre Afrobeat. Fela Kuti has inspired musicians from all over the world from Burna Boy and Beyoncé, to Miles Davis. Sound Field dives into the musical ...

If you liked this story, share it with other people. Santiago, Chile-based band Newen Afrobeat’s songs are infused with themes to do with ecology, indigenous and women’s rights, and cultural ...

In the groovy beats of Afrobeat rhythms, Yung Wylin emerges as a trailblazing force on the U.S. Billboard Afrobeat Songs Charts, locking in an impressive spot at 27, and the vibes are absolutely ...

Seun Kuti and Wizkid’s online feud revived discussions around Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s enduring influence and legacy The controversy drew renewed attention to Fela’s music as a powerful tool for ...

The Puerto Rican artist experiments with Afrobeat on his new EP. Listen below! Following his reggaeton bangers such as “Baila Baila Baila,” “El Farsante,” “Caramelo,” “Una Vaina Loca,” and “Hey Mor,” ...

Afrobeat emerging artist, Samuel Kufre, also known as Jumaye, has spoken of how his life story has influenced his songwriting. He explains that his songs are inspired by personal experiences, saying, ...

Music can be like a songwriter reaching into your subconscious and describing how you feel. One thing that occupies people’s thoughts all day and night apart from money is love and sex, so it makes ...