Global Music
From the search for Africa’s best nightclubs to Senegal's protesting rapper, these clips are a collection of incredible stories from all across the globe about awe-inspiring musicians and the music they create. Featuring an Armenian orphan who became a conductor; Eurovision’s first punk band; and a Kenyan group who jam with nature.
Hip-hop message of peace in Central African Republic
The C.A.R was plunged into chaos in 2013
'The Queen of Gypsy Music' has died
Macedonian Esma Redzepova was one of the first world-renowned vocalists to sing in Romany
Kenyan busker entertains with unique mobile music studio
Shikuku Wekesa sings, drums, plays the accordion and the cymbals all at the same time
What makes a Stradivarius sound so special?
The answer may lie in the treatment of the violin's wood.
The singer George Michael has died aged 53
The star is said to have 'passed away peacefully at home'.
"Old dudes" control Tunisia's music market
Her protest songs were part of the 2011 Tunisia revolution, so is she welcomed there now?
Meet Evan Le the future piano superstar
He may only be five-years-old but he already has some serious skills
What causes a song to be banned?
Norwegian musician Pal Moddi Knutsen decided to find out why songs are banned
Niger's Singing Judge
Judge by day, band leader by night.
The 'Sudanese Supremes' reunite
One of Sudan's best loved girl bands reunite to start a world tour.
When Tuareg rhythms meet reggae beats
Watch Bombino share how he finds inspiration from two different cultures
The final days of Zanzibar's oldest and most famous singer
A new film looks at the days leading up to the death of Zanzibar singer Bi Kidude
Remembering Congolese music legend Papa Wemba
Papa Wemba pioneered a blend of African, Cuban and Western music styles
Funeral of Papa Wemba
"We've lost an icon"
Is Beyoncé's new album more about culture than marriage?
Beyoncé's lyrics are analysed in terms of her marriage and also about her inspiration.
Prince the 'electrifying performer' dies
Music legend Prince Rogers Nelson has died at 57
'The coolest man on the planet'
Rock star David Bowie has died at the age of 69
Remember Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire
Music and memories of Maurice White who has died aged 74.
The Records That Inspired A Rock Genius
Find out what was in Jimi Hendrix's record collection when he lived in London.
The violinist who doesn't own a violin
Violinist who borrows her instrument is shortlisted for top music prize
The 12-year-old double Grammy nominee
12-year-old jazz musician Joey Alexander has been nominated for two Grammy Awards
Empowering the people
"It got to the point where something just had to be done about it"
"I forgave my father's killer"
After losing his family in the genocide, a Rwandan musician uses music for forgiveness
The one-handed artist playing 'pyrotechnics' at the piano
Nicholas McCarthy: UK's first one-handed pianist releasing 'Solo': his 1st album.
