Artists

Bao and Sadio Sissoko were born in Senegal to a griot family. Following in the footsteps of the Sissoko family both brothers have been learning kora since the age of seven at first by observing their father’s playing as he was accompanied by their mother, a traditional read more

Liza Kamikazi is a singer, composer and actor. She did her theatre training at the Centre of the Arts at the National University of Rwanda, where she also completed a degree in Communications. In 2013 Liza pre-launched her album Iwacu back home. In February the same year she performed with read more

Since 2008, the band Loryzine has been performing a modern and dynamic version of traditional Maloya music.

It represents the numerous colours and origins of the local population, in the middle of the Indian Ocean.  

Maloya is traditional music, originally played by the slaves brought from East read more

Lwendo Afrika is a singer/songwriter from Tanzania who aims to use her music, voice, and sound to shine a light on the beauty of Africa, spread love, and heal the image of African heritage.

Her music is a beautiful mix of traditional African music elements with a combination of modern-day styles read more

Mabantu Africa band was formed by two young Tanzanians, Creator and Twaah aged 16 and 17. Both are blessed with strong talents in composing and performing music. Originally from Nachingwea village in the Mtwara Region, they started by singing in their primary school choir. Whilst still young, they ran away read more

Madalitso Band was discovered busking outside a shopping centre in 2009. Their vibrant playing, strong vocals and traditional style caught the attention of producer Emanuel Kamwenje who recorded their first album the same year.

The band plays the babatone, a homemade instrument which is very popular in Malawi, and read more