January 31
Congo-Kinshasa: Baloji Pushes Cinema Boundaries With Augure/Omen
The Belgian/Congolese rapper/composer/recording artist Baloji has always cut his own road, creating unclassifiable recordings and videos that reflect a broad and in some ways… Read more »
November 29, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Baloji Releases Soundtrack for His Film Agure (Omen)
It's been a while since we heard from maverick Congolese/Belgian hip-hop artist Baloji. But he's been busy! He's now out with an EP for his Oscar-nominated film Augure (Omen),… Read more »
April 25, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo Day in New York City - Lokassa and Kokoko
The death of veteran Congolese guitarist Lokassa Ya M'Bongo in March sent shockwaves through the global Congolese music community, perhaps especially in the New York City area,… Read more »
March 22, 2023
Cameroon: New Single 'Hola Me' By Blick Bassy From New Album 'Madíbá'
In recognition of World Water Day Blick Bassy announces the release details for his new album, 'Madíbá', due out on May 26, 2023 via InFiné (Sabrina… Read more »
February 21, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Nkumu Katalay Previews March 1 Show At NYC's Mercury Lounge
Nkumu Katalay is a Kinshasa-born multi-instrumentalist and bandleader based in New York City. He leads one of the only working Congolese-oriented bands in the eastern U.S., and… Read more »
January 20, 2023
Zimbabwe: Passings - Tshala Muana and Stella Chiweshe
The past month has seen a string of significant losses in our musical world. It began with Tshala Muana, the Congolese Queen of Mutuashi, who died in late December, 2022. In her 64… Read more »
December 13, 2022
Congo-Brazzaville: Balka Sound
Congo-Brazzaville, like Congo-Kinshasa--two cities facing off across the Congo River--is best known for Latin-tinged Congolese rumba. This reputation has always masked the rich… Read more »
December 08, 2022
Congo-Brazzaville: Fally Ipupa's Formula 7
Fally Ipupa is undeniably among the top African musicians on the scene today. An alumnus of Koffi Olomide's Quartier Latin, Ipupa has enjoyed a spectacular solo career since 2006… Read more »
November 22, 2022
Tanzania: Miracle Corners of the World Trains Youth in Rwanda, Tanzania and Zambia
Afropop Worldwide's executive producer Sean Barlow was pleased to participate with our colleagues at Music Corners of the World (MCW) at their recent 18th annual gala at New York… Read more »