Afrobeat
music genre
144 artists in the catalog.
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Brassafrik
Zongo Junction
Bixiga 70
DopeNation
African popular music, hip-hop
KonKoma
Orchestra Jazira
highlife, world music
Bnnyhunna
classical music, funk
Shalkal Carty
dancehall, reggae
Radiko
Gyidi
Bra Myk
Dominion Elevation Band
contemporary worship music
Feindrehstar
Koffie
funk, jazz
Harry Polaris
Frikun
funk, reggae
About Afrobeat
What is Afrobeat?
music genre
Where should I start with Afrobeat?
Start with "Confusion" by Fela Kuti. It captures what makes Afrobeat worth exploring.
What are the best Afrobeat albums?
The Afrobeat albums worth hearing first: "Confusion" by Fela Kuti, "Sorrow Tears and Blood" by Fela Kuti, "Shuffering and Shmiling" by Fela Kuti, "Expensive Shit" by Fela Kuti and "Stalemate" by Fela Kuti.
How many Afrobeat artists are there?
northsound.fm covers 144 Afrobeat artists, each with a recommended starting album and listening path.