Music from the US – Moby

This is one of my favourite songs from Moby’s sixth album 18.

Listen to Why Does My Heart

Music from South Africa – Amampondo

Amampondo, one of Nelson Mandela’s favourite groups from Langa township outside Cape Town South Africa, celebrated their 25 years of making music with their first ever music video.

Music from Cape Verde – Lura

Lura’s compositions are based on traditional Cape-Verdian music and influenced by African and contemporary Western Music.

Music from the US – Bobby McFerrin

From the virtuoso American vocalist and conductor. This ten-time Grammy Award winner is well known for his unique vocal techniques and singing styles.

Music from South Africa – Siphokazi

The name Siphokazi Maraqana has become synonymous with soulful sounds, poignant lyrics and sophisticated Afro-chic style. Her vocals are deeply seeded in isiXhosa tradition.

Music from the Netherlands/US – The Foreign Exchange

The R&B-hip-hop duo is composed of US rapper/singer Phonte and Dutch producer Nicolay.

Music from South Africa – Busi Mhlongo

Video from the late diva of ‘maskandi’ music, live recordings in France and Germany (1997 and 1999).

Music from France – Les Nubians

Here’s Temperature Rising from the Grammy Award nominated duo composed of sisters Hélène and Célia Faussart from Paris, France.

 

Music from Nigeria – P.Square

P-Square are a Nigerian R&B duo composed of twin brothers Peter and Paul Okoye.

Music from South Africa – TKZee

TKZee is a South African “kwaito” music group formed by three school friends, Tokolo Tshabalala, Kabelo Mabalane and Zwai Bala.