Charlotte Dipanda : The diva with a sweet voice
Charlotte Dipanda is one of Cameroon’s most talented singers and we decided to choose her as our monthly crush to finish 2020 with great finesse !
Music
Earth, Wind & Fire : Do you remember ?
Earth, Wind & Fire is a legendary band which made our parents and the entire world dance in the 70s.
Twice As Tall : Burna Boy released his new album
Recorded during lockdown and co-produced by Sean Combs a.k.a. Puff Daddy himself, Burna Boy’s new album is finally out this month.
Koffee : Young, Black and Gifted
Mikayla Simpson, known by her stage name Koffee, is one of the most talented artists of the current Reggae scene.
É Qué Viva La Musica : Tribute to Papa Wemba
Around The Tree, our official podcast, was launched last month to celebrate Congo’s 60th Independence Day.
LADIPOE & Simi : New wave in Afrobeats scene
This month, our crush goes to Afrobeats rapper LADIPOE and beautiful singer Simi who released the song “Know You” a few months ago.
Our guide to Papa Wemba
Papa Wemba’s music portfolio has hundreds of amazing songs : this guide will help you find your way in his incredible musical legacy.
Mbuya Nehanda ~ A Spiritual Guide & Resistance Leader
This album cover is a piece of history itself as you witness one of Zimbabwe’s greatest heroes on the day they were arrested by british colonial authority for fighting against their oppresion.
Dr. Thomas Mapfumo ~ The Lion of Zimbabwe
Thomas Mapfumo, internationally acclaimed musician, is the father of Chimurenga music.
Bill Withers : Ain’t No Sunshine Since He’s Gone
Bill Withers knew how to sing love, happiness and heartbreak but he also took a strong stand with songs such as “I Can’t Write Left-Handed”.