Toumani Diabaté (born August 10, 1965) is a Malian kora player. In addition to performing the traditional music of Mali, he has also been involved in cross-cultural collaborations with flamenco, blues, jazz, and other international styles.

Diabaté comes from a long family tradition of kora pla...

Just a Band is a Kenyan house/funk/disco band whose career was launched with their debut album, Scratch to Reveal, in 2008. Their music has explored various musical directions such as jazz, hip-hop, disco and electronica.

The band are also notable for their DIY aesthetic. In addition to writin...

Arthur Prysock (January 2, 1929 - June 7, 1997) was an American jazz singer best known for his live shows and his baritone influenced by Billy Eckstine. This a recording of an appearance on American Bandstand.

This music video for the song “Molalatladi” by Johannesburg rockers, Blk Jks. Directed by Chell Stephen it is incorporates clips from “Sanza Hanza,” a documentary about the dangerous “sport” of train surfing in South Africa as well as footage of band members performing in Lower Manhattan or hangi...

Sam John Hopkins (March 15, 1912 – January 30, 1982), better known as Lightnin’ Hopkins, was an American country blues singer, songwriter, guitarist, and occasional pianist, from Centerville, Texas. Rolling Stone magazine ranked him number 71 on its list of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time...

Chester Arthur Burnett known as Howlin' Wolf, was a Chicago blues singer, guitarist and harmonica player, originally from Mississippi. With a booming voice and looming physical presence, he is one of the best-known Chicago blues artists. Several of his songs, including "Smokestack Lightnin' have ...

Legendary Blues Musician, Muddy Waters performs Hoochie Coochie Man at the 1960 Newport Jazz Festival.

McKinley Morganfield (April 4, 1913 – April 30, 1983), known by his stage name Muddy Waters, was an American blues musician who is often cited as the "father of modern Chicago blues".

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Daara J Family
Daara J Family, (which means "the school" in Wolof) are a Senegalese rap duo that consists of N'Dongo D and Faada Freddy. Their music takes influence from hip hop, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and reggae and is performed in English, French, Spanish, and Wolof.