The UK's
African
Music
Guide
Bringing together the UK's vibrant African music scene
Calabash!
Celebrates Africa!
Africa has the most diverse and exciting music on the planet.
Discover the latest releases – from Africa, the diaspora and homegrown talent in the UK with an African flavour!
Keep up with what’s on – with our events and concert guide dedicated to African music.
Enjoy our playlists – of songs from the latest African music releases and artists on stage in the UK.
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Cover photo: Dobet Gnahoré by Jean Goun
News, features & reviews
The Rumba Kings – Movie premier – London 3, November 2021
The Rumba Kings is a joyous exploration of the liberating power of music.
A celebration of a musical identity forged through the fight for freedom in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In the 1950s, when the country was a Belgian colony, a generation of Congolese musicians fused traditional African rhythms with Afro-Cuban music to create the electrifying beat of Congolese Rumba.
Syssi Mananga – Mopepe Mama Album Review
The latest album by singer-songwriter Syssi Mananga is an absolute gem.
Her soulful voice is emotive and powerful.
Through her own personal journey the songs pay tribute to womanhood and explore her Belgium-Congolese roots.
Acholi Machon – Sons of South Sudan
Acholi Machon hail from the youngest nation on earth, South Sudan, and to celebrate the nation’s 10th anniversary of independence on 9 July, they will release their new EP ‘Sons of South Sudan’ on the same day.
Sudanese London collective The Scorpios opens ‘Summer Sessions’
Situated inside the stunning neo-gothic church of St. Mary Magdalene’s in Paddington, Grand Junction is launching its ‘Summer Sessions’ concerts from 24 June.
Featuring a diverse array of music over 2 months, which includes a trio of African flavoured artists.
Full details can be found here
Don't miss these
live and online events!
SCREENING (UK Premiere): 03 November 2021 at 18:15
LONDON – BARBICAN CINEMA 2
November 10, 2021 – Cardiff, Wales – Doc’n Roll Festival (Welsh Premiere)
https://www.docnrollfestival.com/films/the-rumba-kings/
November 13, 2021 – Brighton, UK – Cinecity Brighton Film Festival
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