#west african music

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Idrissa Kora, live in Barcelona for Petites Planètes

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Fantasy by Niniola featuring Femi Kuti - Directed by Sesan

[chroniclesofnadia111]

Rest in Peace to the wonderful Malian legend Toumani Diabaté, the king of kora 🇲🇱👑🖤

You will be so missed.

[bonewhiteglory]

Kalan Nege - Issa Bagayogo

[nedison]

A little S.E. is all I need to get me through the week. Mississippi Records really went all out on these compilations-- I give them my highest recommendation!

Just lookit that beautiful reproduction label!

[katiajewelbox]

I LOVE the music of Amadou & Mariam! This music video shows the amazing imagination of kids living our their dreams and imagining the boundless possibilities of the future. The lyrics are in French (Mali was once a French colony) and warn about the dangers of lies and division among community, a relevant message for our troubled times. Something I like about West African music is that it’s insanely catchy and ear-appealing but features lyrics with serious messages and social criticisms with rousing calls to action, instead of vapid sexual innuendo and drug references like a lot of western music these days.

[bun-lapin]

Currently working on Leona's one shot and taking this opportunity to listen to some Ali Farka Touré. I feel like desert blues is a good genre for Leona <3

[cavedwellermusic]

United Freedom Collective - Am Ta and Space Intention (2022 & 2023)

Two amazing EP's showcasing various genres from around the world

UK based global folkloric entity United Freedom Collective have created a stunning and powerful collection of tracks over the span of two EPs. The collective uniquely blend diverse folk influences from around the world, electronic elements, classical and jazz instrumentation, plus dub, soul, indie, hip hop and funk elements into a cohesive free flowing output; and the spiritual and philosophical inspiration behind the music give it additional depth and power. This is music to be experienced.

[theparanoid]

Various Artists - Music From Saharan WhatsApp

(2022 compilation)

Youtube Playlist | Bandcamp | Spotify

[West African Music, Tishoumaren, Minimal Synth, Tuareg Music, Mande Music]

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Afrika by Dobet Gnahoré

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INNOCENT (FAGBO) by Niniola from the album Colours and Sounds - Video directed by Adasa Cookey

[chroniclesofnadia111]

💃🏾✨🌹🖤

[lesafricainescharmantetfraises]

Beautiful African smile and 🤭 ass are dancing in Nigeria

[the-blueprint]

Being Black is a privilege

[katiajewelbox]

More wonderful West African music!

[cavedwellermusic]

Asake - Work Of Art (2023)

The second album from one of Nigeria's rising stars

In our latest @afrobeatsindacity republication, Ezema Patrick looks at Work Of Art, the new album from Nigerian afrobeat, pop, hip hop artist Asake, released June 16th on EMPIRE.

Asake pushes even further from the conventional in a bid to conquer sonic territory. He plants his base in the music that has brought him thus far - the rhythmic familiarity of log drums and shakers, the ethereal resonance of crowd backup vocals and his own euphonic delivery. Supreme ability and unshaking confidence in it are always a devastating match, and his blend of indigenous cultures and trendsetting house music of the future makes him a safe bet for the next great Nigerian star.