Mar 11th, 2010 · The jazz guitarist draws on an extremely wide range of styles. From bebop to Brazilian rhythms to lyrical ballads to sounds from his native Benin, Loueke's latest album, Mwaliko, showcases the artist's inventive take on jazz.
Mar 9th, 2010 · The lifestyle and business relationships of Julius Malema, an official of the ruling African National Congress, are coming under intense scrutiny. His dealings, among others, are prompting calls for "lifestyle audits" to help root out corruption.
Feb 22nd, 2010 · The controversy surrounding Uganda's pending anti-gay bill has increased attention on homosexuality elsewhere in Africa. Saratu Abiola, a reporter for AllAfrica.com, reviews why homosexuality is already illegal in more than 30 African nations.
Feb 22nd, 2010 · On this edition of All Songs Considered, we hear a cut from Fela Kuti's stunning 1972 album Shakara, plus Malian guitarist Ali Farka Toure and kora player Toumani Diabate, Shearwater's dramatic new concept record, electronic musician Eluvium, Laura Gibson and Ethan Rose, the haunting sounds of Richard Skelton, and some incredible new guitar-rock from The Archie Bronson Outfit.
Feb 12th, 2010 · For many, romantic music is a key part of a Valentine's Day celebration. Biologist Darcy Kelley studies the communications of South African clawed frogs, including their underwater love songs. What can their music reveal about communication elsewhere in the animal kingdom?
Feb 12th, 2010 · Congolese guitarist Franco is not well-known in America, despite being one of Africa's greatest pop artists. That might change, now that the the African guitarist and band leader's tracks have been released on two albums, Francophonic Vol. 1 and 2.
Feb 3rd, 2010 · Jacob Zuma, who has three wives and is engaged to a fourth woman, acknowledged paternity and said he paid an undisclosed amount of "inhlawulo" to the mother's family. He criticized those who said his actions undermined the country's campaign against AIDS.
Feb 2nd, 2010 · Mali's Bassekou Kouyate, currently touring with banjo king Bela Fleck, demonstrates his prowess on the ngoni — an African lute — on his latest release. Recorded with his band Ngoni Ba, it's titled I Speak Fula.