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Amapiano

The Amapiano Revolution: A Musical Movement Sweeping Nations

Amapiano, a genre born in South Africa's townships, has evolved into a global phenomenon. This soulful sound, characterized by heavy piano and synthesizer use, has captured audiences worldwide. The Amapiano revolution is driven by innovative artists, producers, and DJs who are pushing boundaries and collaborating with international talent. Artists like Moonchild Sanelly, Shekhinah, and DJ Maphorisa have been at the forefront of the movement, experimenting with fresh sounds and styles. Newer artists like Kabza De Small, DJ Maphorisa, and Boohle […]

todaySeptember 2, 2023 141 22 9

Afro Highlife

AfroPop(AfroBeats) Legends: A Journey Through Time, From Pioneers to Contemporary Icons

The AfroPop genre has a rich history in West Africa, with iconic musicians from Ghana, Nigeria, and other countries shaping the sound. In this article, we'll take a journey through time and explore the evolution of these legendary artists.   In the past, pioneers like Fela Kuti, E.T. Mensah, Miriam Makeba, and Angélique Kidjo laid the foundation for AfroPop. Fela Kuti's Afrobeat sound, which fused traditional Nigerian music with jazz and funk, inspired generations to come. E.T. Mensah's Highlife music, […]

todayMarch 22, 2023 45 10 2

Afro Highlife

Breaking Stereotypes: The Impact of Pop Music on Social Change and Inclusion

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 21, 2020 28

Afro Highlife

Skillax Escapes Paris Uber Protest ‘Attack’

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 20, 2020 30

Afrobeat

This Is What Live Music Looked Like Last Week

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 15, 2020 68

Afro Highlife

The 5 Elements Needed For Music Industry Success

You are about to learn the five critical elements that have fueled the success of all great musicians' careers. Until you possess these key elements for yourself, it will be nearly impossible for you to reach your musical dreams and build a successful career in the music business. Read below to discover these five key elements and take action on the information you learn: Music Career Success Key #1 - Don't Set Realistic Goals All of the most well-known and […]

todayFebruary 26, 2018 38

Afrobeat

The Subways Tour Diary: Days 6-10 the adventure continues

The Subways were kind enough to chronicle their North American tour for us, and we’ll be running their tour diary in several installments this week. Billy Lunn will be our guide, and as he writes, “Because so much usually ends up happening on our tours, we thought that this time round, whilst we’re on our exciting US/Canada tour, I’d keep a diary of all our happenings. As well as being a nice little insight for you guys into our daily […]

todayFebruary 25, 2018 43 2

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