April 2015 theme: Live music

Africa hosts numerous music festivals and other live events, which for locals and visitors alike present a door into the rich cultural diversity of the continent. Overseas too, African music festivals are growing in popularity, particularly in Europe and North America. Besides Music In Africa’s specially commissioned overview texts on the live music scenes of various countries - currently including Uganda, South Africa, DR Congo, Tanzania and Zimbabwe - our directory of Events, Venues and Event Suppliers, as well as the new events page and our magazine section, help to further spread awareness and understanding of the various opportunities and operators working within the live music field in Africa. Below are some interesting links related to live music on the continent – with plenty more to come in the near future.

• The live music scene in Uganda - http://www.musicinafrica.net/live-music-scene-uganda
• Live music in South Africa - http://www.musicinafrica.net/live-music-south-africa
• The live music industry in DR Congo - http://www.musicinafrica.net/live-music-industry-dr-congo-complex-yet-dynamic-system
• The live music scene in Tanzania - http://www.musicinafrica.net/live-music-scene-tanzania
• The live music scene in Zimbabwe - http://www.musicinafrica.net/live-music-scene-zimbabwe
• The magic of the Ghana Benin Jazz project on display at 233 Club Accra - http://www.musicinafrica.net/magic-ghana-benin-jazz-project-display-233-club-accra
• Real Live Sound - http://www.musicinafrica.net/real-live-sound
• Jamaican dancehall star ready for African tour - http://www.musicinafrica.net/jamaican-dancehall-star-ready-african-tour
• Interview with Muthoni DQ, the founder of Blankets & Wine festival
  • (Part 1) http://www.musicinafrica.net/interview-muthoni-dq-founder-blankets-wine-festival-part-1
  • (Part 2) http://www.musicinafrica.net/interview-muthoni-dq-founder-blankets-wine-festival-part-2
• Abdi Rashid Jibril, the force behind Choices Thursday Night Live - http://www.musicinafrica.net/abdi-rashid-jibril-force-behind-choices-thursday-night-live
• Event Suppliers directory - http://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/search?main_categories=events&sub_category_events=60
• Events directory -  http://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/search?main_categories=events&sub_category_events=48
• Venues directory - http://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/search?main_categories=events&sub_category_events=12