Clyde Macfarlane

Two national parks – one in Zambia and one in Malawi – offer ­splendid game viewing at a ­variety of locations.

A festival at a camp for the displaced in Malawi affirms the dignity of those seeking refuge there.

The music festival on Lake Malawi is the closest thing to paradise.

The kasi-soul trio ­believe the primacy of the voice and their ­culturally ­diverse background sets them well to send out a universal message.

Guinea’s Amara Touré’s passionate wails prompt questions about how such sensual music could sink without a trace until now.

The golden-voiced musician is the undisputed king of ­Ghanaian highlife and, together with two famous ­collaborators, he shows why on his new album.

The Icelandic singer’s latest album is an outpouring of emotion and a slick feast of ambient electronica.

In their respective new offerings, Nneka and Ibeyi present a beautiful fusion of styles reminiscent of the legendary Fela Kuti.

It’s hard not to love Durban guitarist Majozi, but his pleasantly inoffensive new melodies may become forgettable.

Clyde Macfarlane talks to Buena Vista Social Club’s Omara Portuondo and Eliades Ochoa in the wake of their new album and farewell tour.

Mali’s Terakaft is not just another Saharan band.

Women and men in Malawi’s maximum-security, Zomba Central Prison, who call themselves Zomba Prison Project, are telling their stories through music.

The "Next Stop Soweto" series continues with the album, Volume 4, which features local music from 1975 to 1985.

Moroccan instrumentalist’s new album proves gnawa music has staying power.

A doccie about legendary musician Fela Kuti’s life and politically-charged music has just been released.

The gospel group have created a unique album in a style once throught to be untouchable thanks to artists such as Sam Cooke and Otis Redding.

Soutak is the latest album by Aziza Brahim (Glitterhouse Records). She reflects on her childhood roots.