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Africa: The Science of Why You Can Remember Song Lyrics From Years Ago

15th August 2023
[The Conversation Africa] Why is it that many people can't remember where they put their car keys most mornings, but can sing along to every lyric of a song they haven't heard in years when it comes on the radio? Do song lyrics live in some sort of privileged place in our memories?

Niger: Mdou Moctar’s Central Park Stand for Niger

14th August 2023
[Afropop] We recently saw Mdou Moctar and his band from Niger deliver a blistering set of Tuareg rock at Capital One City Parks Foundation SummerStage in Central Park. There were some 4,000 in the audience, many of whom had never seen Moctar, or any Tuareg rock, live. But they were up on their feet and enjoying themselves mightily.

Nigeria: Meet the Nigerian Violinist Who Played On Set of Bridgerton – Queen Charlotte

11th August 2023
[Leadership] Nigerian violinist, Jennifer Rebecca Obaze is on her way to stardom. The actress who just came off her first huge project this year playing alongside Alicia Keys and other notable instrumentalists on the set of the widely successful Bridgerton series: Queen Charlotte, is well on the road to achieving her vision of becoming Nigeria's best violinist.

South Africa: ‘Maybe Today, I’ll Slip Away…’ Sugar Man Sixto Rodriguez Passes Away

10th August 2023
[Daily Maverick] Sixto Rodriguez, a huge star in South Africa in the 70s and again later with the release of a documentary in 2012, passed away at the age of 81. The official Rodriguez website sugarman.org announced on Wednesday: "It is with great sadness that we announce that Sixto Diaz Rodriguez has passed away earlier today. We extend our most heartfelt condolences to his daughters - Sandra, Eva and Regan - and to all his family. Rodriguez was 81 years old. May His Dear Soul Rest In Peace."

Mali: Fatoumata Diawara – London Ko

10th August 2023
[Afropop] Fatoumata Diawara's latest album, "London Ko," is an uplifting musical journey that lly blends electronic music with the rich traditions of Malian Wassoulou music. The production of this album creates a mesmerizing fusion that showcases Diawara's soothing and nurturing vocals. It is a powerful album, pushing the instrumentation of Malian music in another direction and representing the spirit of a new generation of musicians.
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