Introducing the music of Africa is the first in a 3 part short doco series we were privilaged to be involved in. Some fascinating footage and insights that touch on how music permeates and is integral to African society. | African Drumming

2nd of our 3 part series in African Music focuses on African music traditions and styles and how the African diaspora has influneced music around thre globe | African Drumming

Africa is the birthplace of rhythm. The continent's music is as diverse as its people, but all of it is rooted in a deep understanding of rhythm. From the polyrhythms of West Africa to the soukous of Central Africa to the kwaito of South Africa, African music is a celebration of life and movement. It is a way to connect with the ancestors, to express joy and sorrow, and to simply enjoy oneself. If you've ever been to Africa, you know that the rhythm is all around you. It's in the drums, the sing

Follow the exciting happenings around art from the African continent and the diaspora. ART AFRICA is published on the continent, by Africans, telling the story from an African perspective. | ART AFRICA