But that decision was also influenced by ongoing ethnic tensions and violence in Mali. On his recent ... elements of zydeco and cajun music to those west African rhythms. "Our intention always ...

The junta leaders of the three countries are seeking greater popular support after they deposed democratically elected ...

He was one of the figures who helped train musical focus on the foundational values of West African music. And with his ...

The partnership between Sony Music West Africa and Onos Ariyo signals a new chapter in the gospel music industry, as both ...

Delegates from Niger, Burkina Faso and Mali took part in the three ... A women’s music group also performed a song dedicated to African youth. “After so many years of suffering, the youths ...

Bafflement. Scepticism. These were some of the reactions among a group of music fans when Mali's much-beloved Salif Keïta - known as the Golden Voice of Africa - was appointed as a special ...