Kokoko! – ‘Butu’ album review: A deceptively soulful dance album A fantastic sophomore effort… Ben Forrest Jul 4, 2024
Akin Nathan’s Ijama: the forgotten heroes of Nigerian Afro-Disco A true pioneer… Ben Forrest Jun 7, 2024
Ebo Taylor and the vibrant world of Ghanaian highlife music An unmistakably euphoric genre. Ben Forrest May 24, 2024
Bi Kidude: The woman who transformed the music of Zanzibar The greatest voice in taarab. Ben Forrest May 23, 2024
Emahoy Tsegué-Maryam Guèbrou: the Ethiopian nun who devoted herself to music One of East Africa’s greatest musicians. Ben Forrest May 22, 2024
Nagat El-Sagheera: the golden age of Egyptian music An awe-inspiring talent. Ben Forrest May 17, 2024
New Ancient Strings: the incredible heritage of Malian kora A groundbreaking album. Ben Forrest May 14, 2024
Sahra Halgan – ‘Hiddo Dhawr’ album review: a defiantly beautiful celebration of Somaliland An unforgettable effort. Ben Forrest Mar 27, 2024
Folk Futurism: how Francis Bebey transformed Cameroonian music A criminally under-appreciated composer. Ben Forrest Mar 22, 2024
Aselefech Ashine and Getenesh Kebret: when the stars of Ethiopia’s Golden Age collided Stunning vocalists. Ben Forrest Mar 14, 2024
Rim Kwaku Obeng: the Afro-disco progenitor who overcame homelessness They could not keep him down. Ben Forrest Mar 11, 2024