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!
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...
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!
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.
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.
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?
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.
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...