Etran Finatawa combine the rich nomadic cultures of the Tuareg and Wodaabe people from the West African country of Niger...

K'Naan exploded on the international music scene in 2005 with his politically and socially charged lyrics. He has performed with...

Salif Keita is an internationally recognized afro-pop singer and songwriter often called the Golden Voice of Africa. He has received...

Ba Cissoko, an African pop band, got it's start in 1999 and has gone on to become one of the...

Rough Guide to Music of Mali and Guinea (2000) United culturally and linguistically since the days of the historic Mande...

The Rough Guide to Music of Senegal & The Gambia (2001) Neighbouring countries, Senegal & Gambia, are undoubtedly home to...

The group Magic System formed in 1996 in Abidjan. Their Zouglou dance style is loved all over Africa and Europe.

Rudy Rudiction is an Ivorian rapper and producer. Though relatively new to the music scene his songs have been very...

Alpha Blondy is a popular Ivoirian reggae artist known throughout Africa. Alpha Blondy sings mainly in Dioula, French and English,...

Highlife music conjures up images of African nightclubs, shiny dancefloors, champagne, fine clothes and the spirit of hope and expectation...