The Kinshasa Symphony

The public radio program Studio 360 has a piece on a fascinating documentary about the Kinshasa Symphony Orchestra, in the Democratic Republic of Congo's capital. It's a compelling story from a country more known for less pleasant things.

Vieux Farka Touré

Mother Jones has an interview with Vieux Farka Touré, son of the legendary Malian musician Ali Farka Touré and a pretty good performing artist in his own right.

Femi Kuti interview

WNYC public radio's Soundcheck program recently ran a good interview with Femi Kuti, son of the legendary Afrobeat pioneer and a pretty compelling musician in his own right.

Seun Kuti

US National Public radio has an interview with Seun Kuti, son of the late Afrobeat legend and now lead singer of his late father's band.