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Field recordings of African Coast rhythms : tribal and folk music of West Africa. [sound recording]

"Portions of this LP are from the 78 rpm, 3-album set, "Tribal, Folk and Cafer Music of West Africa." Program notes on container. Performer(s): Performances are by various native musicians. Production ...
The Conversation

Mali’s maestro of African salsa: how Boncana Maïga shaped dance music

The passing of celebrated Malian flautist, composer and arranger Boncana Maïga at the age of 77 truly marks the end of an era in the music of west Africa. He was a charismatic performer and bandleader ...
The Portland Mercury

Checking Up On… Sahel Sounds, the Portland Label Bringing the Music of West Africa to the World

For the better part of a decade, Christopher Kirkley has been a conduit, funneling the music of West Africa to the rest of the world through his record label Sahel Sounds. It’s been a passion project ...
CNN

Global spotlight: African music’s Grammy moment

As the music industry gathers for Grammy Week, African music is playing an increasingly prominent role — not only on the awards stage, but across global pop culture. That momentum will be on display ...