Zolani Mahola is a South African singer and musician whose art is rooted in activism for equality, education and ecology. Her career includes collaborations with Stevie Wonder, Shakira and Hugh Masekela, as well as opening for Gregory Porter. In October 2024, she performed at New...

Perle des Lagunes is a musical creation led by three leading voices of the Ivorian female scene: Ruth Tafébé, Reine Ablaa, and Jahelle Bonee. Blending deep-rooted traditions with urban boldness, they celebrate the plurality of feminine identities through a vibrant and poetic...

From Kinshasa, Kin’Gongolo Kiniata reinvent Congolese rumba with a striking, inventive afro-punk twist. Masters of upcycling, they build their instruments from recycled materials — barrels, metal, everyday objects — to create powerful, unique grooves. Their Lingala-sung music...

Les Tambours Sacrés de La Réunion are an iconic percussion collective, carrying more than 25 years of Malbar tradition. With their mesmerizing drums, powerful choral voices, and the energy of the Sacred Fire, they turn every stage into a true visual and sonic volcano. Blending...

Founded in 2020 by cultural producer Charly Maïwan, Kin Orchestra is an all-female band from the Democratic Republic of Congo. First revealed at the FIMAD Festival in Dakar, the group captivates audiences with its vibrant universe and unique musical interpretations. Since its...

Jamila & The Other Heroes is a Berlin-based band of diverse origins blending psychedelic desert rock with political engagement. Led by German-Palestinian singer Jamila Al-Yousef — born the day the Berlin Wall fell — the project draws on stories of struggle, diaspora and...

Founded by Ade Bantu in 1996, BANTU is an iconic Nigerian band merging afrobeat, highlife and funk with fiercely political lyrics. At the crossroads of African traditions and global sounds, their music denounces corruption and injustice. Known for high-energy performances, they’ve...

TooFuse is an instrumental and electronic duo made up of Egyptian saxophonist Nour and Egyptian-Eritrean bassist/producer Omar. Together, they blend electronic music with world sounds, creating a rich, borderless sonic universe. With over 20 years of live experience each, they...

Mawndoé is a Chadian artist known for his powerful voice and deep social commitment. As co-founder of the legendary group Yeleen, he helped shape West African hip-hop before launching a solo career blending poetry, music, and activism. Now based in Chad, he builds bridges across...

Mauritanian-Senegalese artist Daby Touré crafts a borderless music, blending folk, pop, soul, reggae, jazz, and blues. A true citizen of the world, he draws equally from African traditions and Western sounds to create a poetic, modern, and unclassifiable universe. With several...