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Rap, ragga, reggae in East Africa - This site is about the scenes and the people in rap, ragga and reggae in three African capital cities (Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, and Lusaka). It is also part of the story of musics on a roundtrip in time and space: From Africa to the Americas and back to Africa; from the local to the global and back to the local again.
Recordiversity - Information and images about collectable records, with the emphasis on seven-inch singles from Africa. There are galleries showcasing records from different African countries, as well as links to related sites.
RootsyRecords - RootsyRecords is a record label producing traditional Bamana djembe CD field recordings. RootsyRecords also produces other CDs of traditional Bamana music from West Africa. RootsyRecords is owned and operated by Jeremy Chevrier and Abdouli Diakite in San Francisco, California. Audio samples available.
Safarini (In Transit): Music of African Immigrants (Smithsonian CD) - Smithsonian Folkways CD described: Musicians from Ghana, Kenya, Republic of Congo, and Zimbabwe lead powerful performances by five ensembles of African musicians who now live in the United States. Studio recordings from 1995-1998, these rhythmic tracks feature memories of childhood, the instrumentation and performance styles of contemporary Afropop, and experimentation with new international musical styles.
Sam Ghansah, Ghanaian Reggae Performer - Site devoted to Sam Ghansah and his Dallas, Texas based band, One Heritage (a blend of reggae and jazz). Artist bio, audio samples, news, and CD sales.
Sharkbrother - Official Website - Welcome To The Official Sharkbrother Website,an independent South African band. Here you can read everything about the band, download free MP3, buy the CD and find the latest Gigs that Sharkbrother will play.
Skokiaan - Township meltdown - the unique Scouseafrican sound of Skokiaan has been heard throughout the UK playing their blend of marabi jive, calypso reggae and even swing. Listen to soundclips from new album 'Soniclambbanana'.
Sounds of Cabo Verde - The music and musicians from the Cape Verde islands. Typical styles are morna, funana, batuku, coladeira, zouk and bandera.
South African Music on music.org.za - A-Z index of artists, photo gallery, news & events in South African music. African, Jazz, Hip Hop and more ....
Speedbitch's Void - South African Industrial music and Clubs
TAARAB - Personal site about Tarabu music, "a fusion of Swahili tunes sung in rhythmic poem spiced with Arabic or at times Indian melodies."
Tabu Ley - One of the most prolific and succesful Congolese musicians.
Tarika - Official site for the Malagasy roots group Tarika. Includes discography, tour dates and contact info.
Tarika Sammy Homepage - An introduction to the Malagasy musical group, Tarika Sammy; their recordings, Malagasy instruments, and Malagasy musical links.
The King of Zouglou - Ivory Coast Music - Zouglou music from Ivory Coast (Côte d'Ivoire)- Dance music mix of Afro zouk and close to reggae philosophy Didier BILE is one of the founders of Zouglou music. The site contains some audio clips. Born in 1990, this music is a mix of African rhythms, zouk, powerful lyrics and "joie de vivre". (French)
The South African Music Webring - A Webring promoting websites with South African music content. Fan sites, band and artist sites, products and services, music resources.
Village Pulse Outpost - Record label producing recordings of West African drum music that have been largely unavailable to the outside world. Emphasis on Mandinka drum music.
West African Highlife Band - West African Highlife Band is an authentic all-star group of West African music veterans reviving highlife dance classics (an early fusion of African and world musics). Rich vocal harmonies, intertwining guitars, and exciting percussion make the group unbeatable.
West African Music - Eric Charry's West African Music site has information on West African harps, guitar, and jembe. Includes sound, graphics, and videos that illustrate the descriptions given in Charry's academic writings.
Youssou N'dour - Unofficial home page for this important Senegalese artist. Extensive discography, translated lyrics, links to purchase recordings. No tour dates.
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