Check out our exclusive artist interviews, previews and reviews of events and other features about the African music scene in the UK and beyond.
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DJ Ritu
DJ Ritu talks to Ilka Schlockermann about her BBC London show and her introduction to African music.
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The Next Big Thing 2007
Kenyan band Yunasi have won the BBC World Service's annual international talent competition which took place in London on 9 December.
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Simphiwe Dana
Irene Madonko talks to one of South Africa's brightest young vocal talents whose music is a fusion of traditional African music, Jazz and Gospel.
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Taking African music to the village
Sarah Lee previews Kanda Bongo Man’s performance on 24 November in the village of Graffham, West Sussex.
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Musa Mboob & XamXam
Sarah Lee talks to East Sussex-based Gambian percussionist Musa Mboob about his new project.
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Lucky Dube dies
Irene Madonko pays tribute to South African reggae star Lucky Dube who was tragically killed on 18 October 2007.
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DJ Mo-Laudi
South African DJ Mo-Laudi shares his thoughts on South African music and presents his current top 3 dancefloor fillers.
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Vusi Mahlasela
Irene Madonko speaks to South African folk and blues singer Vusi Mahlasela who is currently on a UK tour promoting his new album.
