A musician performing at an event related to Cape Town Winelands Airport development, highlighting cultural vibrancy.
Following a recent profile of Nigerien musician Mdou Moctar, New York Times journalist Ben Sisario developed a playlist for the paper’s Amplifier series focusing on African guitar greats. Meant as an introduction, rather than an exhaustive survey, it showcases some of the exceptional talents and personalities that underpin a variety of African music styles.