Music

Mali: Lucy Duran On the Life and Music of Toumani Diabaté

[Afropop] When we at Afropop Worldwide learned that the great Malian kora player Toumani Diabaté had died of kidney failure this past July (2024), we knew we had to find a special way to honor him. We had known him for nearly 35 years, and had many interviews and recordings with him. We also knew that we had to speak with Lucy Durán, his longtime producer and friend. Lucy wears many hats. She is a scholar, a writer, a seasoned BBC broadcast host, and a formidable music producer. Beyond all that, her

Uganda: Alien Skin Approached Me for Help – Mpuuga

[Nile Post] Alien Skin told me, 'We are a troubled group.' I agreed because he represents many young, talented but scattered individuals in and out of Kampala who lack leadership, organisation, and discipline

Zimbabwe: Shasha Dazzles At Coca-Cola Unplugged

[The Herald] Zimbabwean Amapiano queen, ShaSha, who is now based in South Africa, delivered a scintillating performance at the Coca-Cola Unplugged x Food Festival grand finale over the weekend.