I Had to Leave Africa to Appreciate Africa: Made Kuti, The Movement
In an intimate interview, Chinonso Ihekire peels back the layers to reveal the fullness of Made Kuti. Kester Onyemaechi captures him in photos.
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The Dying Breath of Palmwine Music in West Africa
Wakonté Caribbean
Nestled in the heart of Africa, there is an alcoholic drink called Palmwine. This fizzy drink distilled from…
A Tribute to Singing Sandra
Akil Warner
Singing Sandra. A voice from the ghetto. The sudden and unexpected death of Feminist icon and veteran Calypsonian…
Something About This Music: A Concise History of Soca
Harmony Farrell
The history of soca music, much like the history of the Caribbean, is one of cultural fusions, of…
Yogi: The Island Boy Scribbling on the Pages of Pop Music
Chadia Mathurin
Kehlani just released a new album and from what I’ve heard, it’s dope. If you’re Saint Lucian and…
Fela Kuti: Revolutionary & The Father of Afrobeats
Fela Anikulapo Kuti is a legend in Nigeria, and Africa as a whole, given his immense contribution to…
