“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.” ― Plato
However, music speaks to us, whatever we listen to, enjoy or play, it’s an important part of our lives. It has been described as a universal language.
Do you think music is a universal language? Take a look at Debate.org site to see what other people think.
African music
It is diverse as its people; the beats, rhythms, and styles reflecting the different cultures and traditions.
Leo Sarkisian, was a musicologist who became a major contributor to archiving African music through his field recordings and broadcasts. The digitized broadcasts from the 1960's to late 90's are a fascinating insight into the sounds across the many regions that he covered.
Explore
The latest from the continent with Heather Maxwell. An Ethnomusicologist expert who hosts Music Time in Africa from Voice of America.
Listen to The Africa Cup of Nations episode.
Music Education
This World Music teaches West African Drumming and has trips to Ghana to experience and learn from the locals. The free interactive drumming mixers is a great resource.