Music

Poet and Rapper Abd Al Malik blend poetry, Hip Hop, politics and Islam in his Debut album Gibraltar! A spoken word artist, Malik talks about love, Islam, Social Justice, and Street politics in this new and refreshing mix. Born in The Congo, and later settling in France, Like MC Solaar, Malik has crossed over into Europe, becoming a hit. It won't take long for this devoted spiritual man to grace us with...

Abdallah Oumbadougou has been a key voice of the Touareg resistance movement in Niger for many years. Having been banned by the government, this is true soul rebel music.

A great example of Pan-African reggae, Abdou Day of Madagascar is making a name for himself around the world as a voice of the culture.

The Aberikula is a bata drum that is "un-baptised"--hence, anyone (including women) can play it. There are other bata drums that are only to be handled by those who have been spiritually initiated into the tradition of Santeria/IFA/Yoruba-derived African religion. The footage here features a young man playing rather spectacularly as people dance and sing. The fact that he is so young and most likely,...

Senegalese griot Ablaye Cissoko has found some success by taking his traditional birthright of griot music to new places. Currently residing in France, he is increasingly celebrated for his warmth and talent. This documentary footage was directed by Volker Goetze.