AllAfrica on MSN

Nicole Musoni on blending cultures to shape unique musical identity

Rwandan singer-songwriter Nicole Musoni is steadily carving out a space in the country's music scene with a sound that blends R&B, Afro influences, and multilingual storytelling.Known for songs such ...
Iowa Public Radio

In Rwanda, a new sound blends rap beats with traditional music

Hip-hop is all about the beats and the flow. For two Rwandan artists, that flow sometimes comes in four languages... (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "NSHAKA") PRO ZED: (Rapping in non-English language). SUMMERS: ...
GQ South Africa

Mike Kayihura builds a borderless sound while forging a new lane for contemporary Rwandan music

Born in Nairobi and raised within the Rwandan diaspora in Kenya, Mike Kayihura carries his geography with him. His upbringing across cultural spaces has had a clear influence on his musical identity.
Capital Public Radio

In Rwanda, a new sound blends rap beats with traditional music

Loud Sound Studios is home to two of Rwanda's up-and-coming hip-hop acts: Pro-Zed and Kenny K-Shot. Hip-hop is all about the beats and the flow. For two Rwandan artists, that flow sometimes comes in ...
LAist

In Rwanda, a new sound blends rap beats with traditional music

Hip-hop is all about the beats and the flow. For two Rwandan artists, that flow sometimes comes in four languages... SUMMERS: ...French and English, Kinyarwanda and ...