List of African Artists

The Most Famous Music Talents From Across Africa

This growing list of famous African artists, singers, drummers and musicians will help you find great music that you'll enjoy. Follow the links for details on the artists and where to find their best records:

African Artists - Akon

Akon

(Senegal)

The American R&B star with Senegalese roots is hugely popular not only in the West, but in African cities and even rural villages.

African Artists - Amadou and Mariam

Amadou and Mariam

(Mali)

The blind couple mixes traditional Mali music with acoustic guitar, Egyptian, Cuban or Eastern sounds and even rock or electro.

African Artists - Baaba Maal

Baaba Maal

(Senegal)

Baaba is one of (if not the) greatest artists in Senegal. Through his music, he educates his people and enchants us Westerners.

African Artists - Ba Cissoko

Ba Cissoko

(Guinea)

Traditional kora music interpreted by this group of young, modern artists. Very African, but easy to appreciate for us Westerners.

African Artists - Bisso Na Bisso

Bisso Na Bisso

(Congo)

When French hip hop artists honor their African roots, the result is an urban exotic, upbeat sound, that sparks of positive vibes.

African Artists - Bolokada Conde

Bolokada Conde

(Guinea)

This is authentic African djembe and dun dun drumming, performed and taught by a master, a traditional "djembefola".

African Artists - Dobet Gnahore

Dobet Gnahore

(Ivory Coast)

The temperament, energy, creativity, mystery and grace of the whole continent is injected into this amazing singer and dancer.

African Artists - Koffi Olomide

Koffi Olomide

(Congo Kinshasa)

Koffi's highly danceable and sensual tcha-tcho music (a sub-form of soukous) is the perfect choice for a hot summer party night.

African Artists - Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

(South Africa)

This all-male a cappella choir is legendary: Calm and gentle voices, stunning dance moves and a message of peace, love and harmony.

African Artists - Lucky Dube

Lucky Dube

(South Africa)

Lucky has taken African reggae music to another level with sensible, intelligent songs and his unique, melodious voice.

African Artists - Miriam Makeba

Miriam Makeba

(South Africa)

Legendary Mama Africa brought African music to the West. African classics, jazz and traditional songs in the Xhosa "click" language.

African Artists - Mustapha Tettey Addy

Mustapha Tettey Addy

(Ghana)

This Master Drummer and father of kpanlogo music represents the wealth and wisdom of traditional Ghanaian drumming and healing.

African Artists - Salif Keita

Salif Keita

(Mali)

"The golden voice of Africa" is one of the greatest talents the continent ever produced. His voice and beats are unforgettable.

African Artists - Soweto Gospel Choir

Soweto Gospel Choir

(South Africa)

The greatest talents of Soweto will touch your soul and lift your spirit with their stirring, awakening African gospel songs.

African Artists -Youssou N'Dour

Youssou N'Dour

(Senegal)

One of the world's greatest singers and father of mbalax: Griot praise singing and traditional sabar beats with world class format.

African Artists Submitted By Others

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Black Prophet and Thunder Strike Band
Black Prophet is a gifted African reggae singer from Ghana. His unique, harmonious reggae beat combined with a glamorous African cadence offers a very ...

Mamady Keita - Master Djembe Player from Guinea Not rated yet
Sometimes called the "Master of Masters", Mamady Keita was born in 1950 in the small village of Balandougou, Guinea, West Africa. He has become one of ...