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Curfews, conspiracy theories … and a cancelled concert: Mali’s capital tries to shrug off violence on its doorstep

Surprise coordinated attack by jihadists and separatists last weekend has rattled the regime and its security ally Russia

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30

There’s Music in the Kitchen, No 40

This week on The Sound Kitchen, a special treat: RFI English listener’s musical requests. Just click on the “Play” button above and enjoy!

Radio France Internationale · Sep 6, 2025

New film academy members include Danielle Deadwyler, Ariana Grande, Jason Momoa, Conan O'Brien

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 534 new members to its organization on Thursday, adding recent Oscar nominees and many more to Hollywood’s most exclusive club

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2025

"There wasn't an option to go and hide in the shadows any more": How Peter Gabriel made So and became the world's biggest-selling cult artist

In 1986 Peter Gabriel released his fifth studio album So. It was a huge international hit. This is how it happened

Louder · May 19, 2024

Angélique Kidjo: ‘Music resets your brain. It’s my breath, my purpose – it’s what helps me change the world’

The multi-award-winning artist and activist is headlining the EFG London Jazz Festival later this year

Evening Standard · Sep 15, 2023

Walton Dangarembizi obituary

Other lives: Music promoter who was also a DJ and drummer, and ran a club at the Africa Centre in London

The Guardian - UK · Mar 12, 2023

Youssou N’Dour review – Senegalese superstar is on magnificent form

In a thrilling performance, the singer-songwriter transforms his classic tracks before a dance-heavy 45-minute encore

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4, 2022

10 highlights of Black History Month events around the UK

Our highlights of Black History Month 2022 feature dance and hip-hop, walking tours and world-famous artists

The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2022

Rudy Gomis, un collaborateur magistral qui a préservé la musique sénégalaise dans sa diversité

Le monde a perdu l'un des grands pionniers du mouvement postindépendance de la musique populaire moderne au Sénégal. Après une longue maladie, Rudolphe « Rudy » Clément Gomis, membre fondateur du célèbre Orchestra Baobab, chef d'orchestre, compositeur, chanteur et percussionniste, est décédé le 27 avril 2022 à l’âge de 75…

The Conversation · May 27, 2022

Rudy Gomis, a masterful collaborator who kept the diversity of Senegalese music alive

The world has lost one of the great pioneers of the post-independence movement of modern popular music in Senegal. After a long illness, Rudolphe “Rudy” Clément Gomis – co-founder of the famous Orchestra Baobab, bandleader, composer, singer and percussionist – passed away on 27 April 2022 aged 75 in his…

The Conversation · May 12, 2022