African Music Artists
Whether they are traditional griots or modern ones, African music artists convey, enrich and share the legacy of African Music throughout the generations and continents.
Kanda Bongo Man (DR Congo)
Congolese Soukous Superstar, Kanda Bongo Man was a favourite of the late, great John Peel and was first introduced to UK audiences by Peter Gabriel at the inaugural WOMAD festival. He has headlined world music festivals throughout the world, and his performances...
Bob Marley (Jamaica)
Bob Marley - Artist Profile Bob Marley, the Jamaican singer-song-writing and music legend. Bob Marley, if he really needs to be introduced, was the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist for the ska, rocksteady and reggae bands The Wailers (1964–1974) and Bob Marley...
Manu Dibango
As it was , he was affected by musical grace in the very first years in the protestant temple. Little Manu on the road between Paris and Brussels, thanks to the masters he discovers (Armstrong, Ellington, Young, Parter...) wandering in places where jazz rips the...