Originally from Cameroon, Big Hookz is an Afrobeat artist looking to make a name for himself. He recently released a new single “Break You Down” with reggae artist Gyptian, which has reached No. 2 in ...
In a town that has been identified as a music hub for decades, it's almost unthinkable that there might be underrepresented genres in the Athens scene, but some local venues and promoters have taken ...
"Sometimes it’s better to not know each other as people first and just play," says Yannis Philippakis, one of the last musicians to get on the tools with the late Afrobeat pioneer, Tony Allen. (Photo ...
Black women have always stood at the center of all musical movements in this world. From as early as Rosetta Tharpe, Big Mama Thornton, to Betty Davis and Donna Summer, they’ve created and contributed ...
The Afro-Pop recording artiste and music producer uses Music as a tool for promoting cultural heritages, unity in diversity, beauty and community love, with a vision to inspire and sign young talented ...
Ladipo Eso, a Nigerian rapper and musician, is well-known as Ladipoe (or Poe). His rise to stardom began when he was featured in “Feel Alright” by SDC “Show Dem Camp.” His 2021 single “Feeling” ...
Afrobeats sounds and influences have risen in popularity in the United States, progressively dominating the country’s airwaves over the last several years. According to Jazzhistorytree, Afrobeat ...
A look into the music of Fela Kuti and the genre Afrobeat. Fela Kuti has inspired musicians from all over the world from Burna Boy and Beyoncé, to Miles Davis. Sound Field dives into the musical ...
The afrobeat wave is making its way to Cincinnati. Ghanaian artist King Promise will perform at Cove 51 in Sharonville on Saturday, Oct. 15, as part of his U.S. "5 Star" tour that begins Sept. 24 in ...
Afrobeat is more than just a genre; it’s a cultural movement that has profoundly influenced music, fashion, and social consciousness across Nigeria and the globe. Originating in the heart of Nigeria, ...
<strong><em>#FeatureByOmili</em>: </strong>Released on the 31st day of July, 2022, the music video for a song off his thirteen-track debut album of the same title ...