Afroway Newsletter: Receive our picks weekly to your inbox!

Demo

\\ Omawumi releases new single “ME KE”
Nigerian singer, songwriter, actor Omawumi releases stunning jam ME KE featuring Kiss Daniel.
\\ Maia and The Big Sky album released on Vinyl
The Kenyan artist's sophomore album Maia & The Big Sky on vinyl, makes her the first Kenyan contemporary music artist…
Barry White
The first of a series of catalog releases from the artists classic work will be in Barry White honor.
Hugh Masekela
South African legendary jazz trumpeter Bra Hugh Masekela dies aged 78.
Maia Von Lekow
While retracing her roots, Maia Von Lekow got herself exploring much of the coastal Kenyan music history, rhythms and sounds.…
Sage
Conversation with multitalented singer, songwriter and instrumentalist Sage
Maurice Kirya
Candid conversation with Uganda’s multitalented artist about his music, acting & his latest gem of an album; Free Dreams
Topher Jaxx
Topher Jaxx speaks to Afroway on his music, art, inspirations and why making music is the best therapy for him
Maurice Kirya
Ugandan soul singer Maurice Kirya the King of Mwooyo releases new single of upcoming album Free Dreams.
Album Artwork
American singer Musiq Soulchild drops 24-track album, with validity at its core
Vivian Olang
Rain is a glorious tune off Ms Olang’s most recent release, EP ONE
Ugandan artist JC Muyonjo
Ugandan artist JC Muyonjo has an EP out “If We Try”, a distinctive project, an introduction to who he is…
Music Review: Mary Akpa’s “Unseen” EP
Here is the thing about life and its strange nature, it is an endless sphere of possibilities, a spring of…
Kenyan Artist Tetu Shani
Tetu Shani the Kenyan artist behind the amazing ‘Mood Music’ has officially unveiled his new single “Samalina”.
Ray BLK
When one chooses to express themselves in the most personal of ways, you tend to feel a kind of powerful…
Afroway
With her glorious vocals, Alicia Keys has decided to be thankful
William Onyeabor
William Onyeabor, the man whose mastery of business was
JC Muyonjo
Six singles, straight easy listening EP, full of
Saint Evo
There’s something about music, a person’s character, the creative mind behind it and the amount of talent the creator boasts…
DapTone Records Press
The queen of contemporary soul Sharon Jones born Sharon Lafaye Jones passed away Friday at a New York hospital after…
Review of Alicia Keys’ poignant sixth album “HERE”
Alicia Keys’ name is big out here, a star singer and multi-platinum artist, Grammy Award winner the mention of her…
Rwanda set for third edition of Kigali Jazz Junction
The third edition of the Kigali Jazz Junction, set to be held at the Serena Hotel in the capital city…
Adomaa
Ghanaian singer Adomaa has been cooking something for her fans, and when we say cooking you best believe she’s gonna…
Kool & the Gang
If you grew up in the 70s and 80s you will nostalgically remember the fashion, the afro hairstyle, and above…
John Legend
What would be good for the ear at times might be John Legend’s music and probably that alone, the singer’s…
R. Kelly
R. Kelly has announced that he will be releasing his long awaited holiday album sometime later this year. The revered…
Tiggs Da Author
Experimental Soul artist Tiggs Da Author, the man from south London with Tanzanian roots, has dropped the video for his…
Nigerian Blufunk act Keziah Jones
Keziah Jones, the master Nigerian artist popularly known as the “BluFunk” Innovator is scheduled to perform in Nairobi, Kenya at…
Raphael Saadiq
As we wait for his new album, American singer, songwriter and producer Raphael Saadiq has silently released, “RayRay 94th Show…
Elida Almeida
Cesária “Barefoot Diva” Évora would arguably standout as the most famous musician from Cape Verde, credited for popularizing “Morna” music,
Joy of Jazz
The much cherished South African jazz festival is back with a bang, and will be taking place at the biggest…
Maia
Multitalented Kenyan musician Maia Von Lekow has released her new single ‘Lola’ off her upcoming album “Maia and the Big…
British Collective
The British Collective has released their new album titled “Vol. 1: The Renaissance Begins”. The UK based band of five…
Motema Music
Reputable jazz drummer Will Calhoun has put out a new album “Celebrating Elvin Jones” that would pay tribute to the…
Cosmic Homies
When music sounds so pure and unobstructed, packed in an atmospheric compilation with that organic, rich eclectic soul, one may…
Blinky Bill
For a long time there’s been a vacuum in the Kenyan music industry; that is with attribution to electronic music.…
Serro
Singer Serro is undoubtedly among talented artists from Kenya who are fusing the old and the new sounds from distinct…
JC Muonjo
A lot of soul pours out of this young Ugandan singer’s chords, characterized by passionate expressions and simplicity,
Topher
Tanzania is home to unmatched talent, equally a hub of amazing music and musicians with greater impact on the African…
Joe
American r&b singer goes all emotional on his latest single and sings about how much he misses his love and…
Phy
Out of the Kenyan capital Nairobi comes another gem of music “Taboo” (Taabu) a single from the impressive singer Phy.
Anthony Hamilton
American soul singer released the video to “Love Is An Angry thing” a single off his recent album ‘What Am…
Solome Basuuta
About fortnight ago Ugandan singer Solome Basuuta released “Can We Stay” a new record which comes after she took a…
Mya,Genuwine,112
Ginuwine, Mya and 112 have landed in Nairobi for one of the rare performances in the Kenyan capital.
Starred: Cina Soul’s Metanoia EP Review
Metanoia the EP that is kind of stuck with me for a while right from the name which is actually…
Hi-Five back with new single “Kit Kat”
They were and are still one of the best r&b groups since the 90s releasing some of the best singles…
Gregory Porter
‘Consequence of Love’, the fascinating single off Gregory Porter’s latest release ‘Take Me To The Alley’ now has a visuals…
Frank Ocean
American R&B artist Frank Ocean has announced the release of his third Album “Boys Don’t Cry” which will be out…
Tetu Shani
His music is cool, mellow, sultry, soulful and different but certainly stark. The man that is Tetu Shani is a…
Jaaz Odongo
Kenyan super creative producer Jaaz Odongo, is a definite artistic genius and a class above many yet remains a mysterious…