Lost In The African Music Jungle?
Take A Guided Tour To Discover Africa's Musical Treasures
For us Westerners, African music is a window to an exotic, fascinating world! Are you drawn to this magical continent, although you don't know much about it? Music is a safe and fun way for you to explore Africa, its peoples and cultures.
This website shall help you discover, understand and fall in love with the music of Africa.
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Did you know that there is no genre called "Africa music"? In fact, Africa can be proud of many rich and diverse musical traditions. And the more you learn about the various styles, the more you'll appreciate and enjoy them.
But, in the beginning, you might face some difficulty (like I did...):
All those foreign names, unfamiliar sounds and unusual instruments can simply be overwhelming: You just don't know where to start! Fortunately, this is where our "safari" begins:
Let's Go On A Musical Exploration Tour!
South African Music
Our fist stop is South Africa, probably the most westernized and modern country of sub-saharaian Africa. It is the origin of many world stars and of various cool music styles. Let's discover them!
Ghana Music
Welcome to Ghana, the land of traditional drums, tropical highlife music and trendy hiplife. Here, the general motto seems to be: "The louder, the better!" You'll definitely enjoy this quirky place...
African Artists
This is your shortcut to famous singers and talented musicians. Here, you'll find the greatest artists from across Africa, all in one place. Get to know them and discover their best albums!
African Percussion Instruments
Who could count the large number of percussion instruments in Africa! Every tribe has invented its own, but they often have similar features. Let's look at some of these different categories.
African Drums
We all know that Africa is the land of drums. But few people are aware of how rich and diverse its many drum cultures really are. Each instrument has its particular rhythms and purposes.
Djembe
Africa's most famous drum! Here, you'll find answers to questions like: Where does the djembe originate? What type of djembe should I buy? How can I learn to play and tune my drum?
African Music History
Music is deeply rooted in African culture. The more you learn about it, the better you'll understand the continent itself, its cultures and its people.
About Me
Who's Behind This Website?
No aloof label or corporation - I'm a real person! See me drop the mask and find out why I came to create this website: Here's a little African story about how all this started...
Keep In Touch
African Music Blog
I add new pages to this website on a regular basis. The blog is where you'll quickly find the latest additions since your last visit. You can subscribe to my RSS feed to easily stay up-to-date.
"The Explorer" Newsletter
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