Archive - Music of Africa

Pick of the Week - Thomas Mapfumo YouTube Playlist (Zimbabwe)

Time has come today. It's time for a Thomas Mapfumo playlist.

Jul 19

Midweek Bonus Picks - Students Interview Thomas Mapfumo & Speakeasy Songs

We feature a Pick of the Week every Saturday. Now we've added Midweek Bonus Picks, which are quick snippets of interesting stuff that's worth a look or…

Jul 16

If You Would You Like To Support What Music of Africa Does...

Not a pledge drive! No tote bags!

Jul 15

Pick of the Week - Mapfumothon #2 (Thomas Mapfumo) (Zimbabwe)

In recognition of Thomas Mapfumo's 80th birtday in early July, I'm listening to all of his albums and posting a few thoughts.

Jul 12

Midweek Bonus Picks - Dolly Parton, Mahempe Playlist, Giovanni Kiyingi's Tiny Desk Concert

We feature a Pick of the Week every Saturday. Now we've added Midweek Bonus Picks, which are quick snippets of interesting stuff that's worth a look or…

Jul 9

Pick of the Week - Mapfumothon #1 (Thomas Mapfumo) (Zimbabwe)

In recognition of Thomas Mapfumo's 80th birthday, I'm listening to all of his albums and posting a few thoughts.

Jul 5

Midweek Bonus Picks - Thomas Mapfumo's Birthday/Nephew, Bobby Sherman & Ghana, Dire Straits In The Desert

Midweek Bonus Picks are quick snippets of interesting stuff that's worth a look or listen.

Jul 2

June 2025

Pick of the Week - Thomas Mapfumo (Zimbabwe)

Taking a week (or more) to celebrate the music of Thomas Mapfumo as he nears his 80th birthday.

Jun 28

YouTube African Live Shows - NPR Tiny Desk, COLORSXSTUDIOS, Blogotheque

Live performances from African artists (and others) at these these three YouTube channels.

Jun 25

Pick of the Week - Hiramix Mwendwa (Kenya)

Don't miss this one. Hiramix Mwendwa and friends play a fabulous style of guitar-based music that's equal parts endurance test and great sounds.

Jun 21

Africa On The "Radio" - Live On KEXP

Live on KEXP brings you the very best of KEXP’s world-renowned live in-studio and remote performances, including quite a few from African musicians.

Jun 18

Pick of the Week - Johnston Mukabi & Friends (Kenya)

From 2022, a half-hour recording of a livestream by Mukabi and a few friends.

Jun 14

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