African Music Movies

Machanic Manyeruke is the founder of gospel music in Zimbabwe—though, his influence reaches far beyond the borders of his African country....

Senegal is a country in transition, with increasing education and economic growth and a burgeoning art scene. It is customary that its culture,...

A celebration of the new sounds of Africa. This five part series looks at the popular music of Mali, Ethiopia, Algeria, Zimbabwe and Zaire.

In the African nation of Burkina Faso, drums such as the djembe are more than a simple instrument; they have long been used for communication and...

Vodoun Gods On The Slave Coast explores the ceremonial splendor of sacred dance and ritual in Benin, the birthplace and cradle of Vodoun. Formerly...