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Afrobeat

Afrobeats Music Biggest Collaborations: A Fusion of Sounds

Afrobeat music has always been about bringing people together. Fela Kuti, the genre's pioneer, used his music as a platform for social and political commentary, but it was also meant to be danced to. This infectious energy and spirit of unity have translated perfectly into the world of collaborations. Here are some of the biggest and most impactful Afrobeat collaborations that have helped to propel the genre to new heights: Twe Twe by Kizz Daniel and Davido Kizz Daniel and […]

todayAugust 4, 2023 176 37 13

Afro Pop

Afrobeat 2.0: How Trends and Innovations are Redefining the Genre

Afrobeat music, a genre originating from Africa, has evolved significantly over the years and is now making waves globally. The industry is witnessing a transformative phase, driven by trends and innovations that are redefining the sound and scope of Afrobeat music.   One of the most notable trends is the global expansion of Afrobeat music. The genre's unique blend of West African rhythms with contemporary styles like hip-hop and R&B has made it a sensation worldwide. This expansion is further […]

todayMarch 24, 2023 52 8

Afro Jama

Skillax Preparing ‘Harsher, Brighter’ New Album

The whole point of digital music is the risk-free grazing" Cory Doctorow, Canadian journalist and co-editor and of the off-beat blog Boing Boing, is an activist in favor of liberalizing copyright laws and a proponent of the Creative Commons non-profit organization devoted to expanding the range of creative works available for others to build upon legally and to share. Doctorow and others continue to write prolifically about the apocalyptic changes facing Intellectual Property in general and the music industry in […]

todayMarch 19, 2020 30 1 4

Afro Jama

THE LIGHT AND MUSIC EXPOSITION HITS LOS ANGELES IN THE FASHION WEEK

Like any music, jazz has its revolutions; its sudden incidents in infrastructure; its disruptive presences of unprecedented sound. Mostly it's slower than that, though, with years and generations of accretions before it seems to call for new vocabulary. That's one way to look at Winter Rockfest, whose latest incarnation occupied a dozen or so venues in downtown New York City last weekend. In a decade and a half of steady growth, a one-night showcase oriented toward industry insiders has become […]

todayMarch 10, 2020 41

Afrobeat

E-tropolis line-up complete

The line-up for the industrial, EBM and synthpop festival E-tropolis in Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen, Ruhr, on March 28 is complete. For the most part, though, people just happening to pass by the two-block campus during Public Practice sessions are at the best advantage to enjoy the notes in the air, mixing with the environment. “We organize it so that several musicians are playing concurrently, in different areas of the campus,” explains Ming Ng, director of Active Arts. “So, there is […]

todayMarch 5, 2020 53

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