Pitchfork just posted a nice feature on African music that kind of functions like a “For Dummies” guide. It was originally published way back in 2005, but I guess the rise in popularity of African music justified a re-post, with various edits. The article goes over history, artists, regions, record labels, blogs, and tons and tons of audio files. A pretty immersive an informative read for anyone looking to learn more about the world of African music.
