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Africa has a world of music to offer in itself; from Raï and Gnawa music in the Maghreb, jazz in Ethiopia, and Ghanian highlife to Zulu folk in South Africa, as well as exciting fusions like Arabic Trap.
Producer Eljoee and Lebanese Singer Bashaar al Jawad Team Up for Sizzling Raï Hit
Bailamos is the new single from Algerian super producer Eljoee and Lebanese popstar Bashaar al Jawad. Written by…
Berikely & Zama’s debut release is a love letter to Malagasy music
Berikely & Zama is the exciting new 5-piece band intertwining the music of Madagascar and France. Released at…
Swirling Sufi Trance from Ifriqiyya Electrique
Listening to the music of Ifriqiyya Electrique is an arresting experience. In Stombali, slow rumbling bass builds into…
Rocking the Casbah: New Music from Morocco
Morocco is experiencing a cultural renaissance and now more than ever as the post-lockdown festival season is in…
Music of Niger: Five Artists to Get Started
Compared to its neighbouring countries Nigeria and Mali, Niger’s popular music has had little by way of international…
The Hottest New Egyptian Music You Need to Hear
Every month WHAT A TUNE picks the best new music from around the world. Listen to desert-inspired dark…
Tasuta N-Imal release their new single Fadma
The six-piece band release their long-awaited new single, a love letter to their home and Amazigh culture. A…
Artist spotlight: Issam Alnajjar
A collaboration with Spotify, a deal with a major label, 3 billion views on TikTok and he’s only…