2017年9月4日 · A big portion of the origins of jazz, before it first began turning heads in the US in the early 20th century, came from the African continent – not only because the genre was created by African Americans but also in its general approach to …

2017年12月4日 · Jazz is African American music and the genre as we know it formed in New Orleans. But the origins of jazz started way before then with its roots in Africa. In today’s episode, I have on special guest Joe Agu to talk about African music and how it completely changed everything when it came over to the New World.

2024年10月8日 · From the syncopated rhythms of West African drumming to the call-and-response traditions of African communal music, jazz is steeped in our heritage. It’s a music of resistance, resilience, and creativity—an art form that has allowed Black people to tell their stories in ways that words alone could never capture.

A collection of African jazz from various jazz artists.

2024年3月29日 · New Orleans jazz became known in South Africa shortly after the first commercial recordings of the music were made in 1917, making the trek to Cape Town on merchant vessels from the United States in the early 20s.

2018年9月6日 · Africa has given birth to arguably some of the best jazz musicians in the world. Hugh Masekela, Mulatu Astatke, Miriam Makeba, Manu Dibango and Oliver Mtukudzi as well as younger musicians like Judith Sephuma, Kesivan Naidoo and Marcus Wyatt are just some of the names that point to a rich jazz tradition on the continent.

2020年11月1日 · Although some people assume it’s purely an American invention, in truth, the roots of jazz music lie in African and European music traditions. According to an article from Jazz in America, jazz can attribute its “rhythm and feel” and bluesy quality to traditional African music; as well as the ability to use an instrument as an extension ...

2019年9月1日 · Jazz music runs through the veins of all Africans, not only because the continent and its people are the originators of the genre but also because it has the ability to unify people from different regions and language groups. South African trumpeter Mandla Mlangeni is one of the most talked about jazz musicians in South Africa at the moment.

2024年10月5日 · African jazz music, a vibrant tapestry woven from ancestral rhythms and contemporary harmonies, pulsates with the continent’s rich cultural heritage. This list of African jazz artists takes you on a melodic journey, celebrating the iconic figures who have shaped this genre and continue to inspire generations.

Come and listen to jazz artists from all over Africa and the world.