In Ghana, the '70s was a time of political repression, high inflation, and funky pop music. Among the musicians working the clubs in the Ghanaian capital, Accra, was a young British emigre named John ...

They are a part of the buzzing "Jazz Jams" scene in London, where musicians improvise with rappers, singers and electronic music producers on drum machines or music samplers. Blue Lab Beats, the duo ...

Learn how to create authentic Afrobeat instrumentals from scratch in FL Studio, inspired by the signature sounds of Rema, Tyla, and Fireboy DML. This step-by-step tutorial covers everything from drums ...

Afrobeat is no longer just a Nigerian or African genre—it’s a global phenomenon. With its infectious rhythms, vibrant beats, and universal appeal, Afrobeat has captured the hearts and dance floors of ...

With the Nigerian bandleader Fela and later on his own, he merged West African styles with American jazz and funk, reaching listeners worldwide. By Jon Pareles Tony Allen, the drummer who created the ...

The Bokoor Band drew on Ghana's sunny "highlife" style, funky Afrobeat from neighboring Nigeria, and even the Latin-tinged soukous sound shimmying out of the Congo. In Ghana, the '70s was a time of ...