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1. Corneille (Rwanda)

46m

This episode profiles Corneille, a Rwandan-Canadian R&B singer and songwriter who was born in West Germany and sings in both French and English.

3. Lura (Cape Verde)

23m

Portuguese singer and musician Lura's traditional Cape-Verdean style music is heavily influenced by African and contemporary Western music.

4. Justin & Juldeh (Gambia)

23m

Award-winning duo Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara perform their world-renowned music, a fusion of rock energy and traditional African influences.

5. Occidental Brothers (Ghana)

45m

The Occidental Brothers perform their blend of high-energy soukous, rootsy Ghanaian Highlife, and African Jazz to recreate Africa's guitar band era.

6. Lorraine Klaasen (South Africa)

43m

Reputed as one of Nelson Mandela's favorite musicians, the South African-born and raised artist Lorraine Klaasen performs at the REDkiva lounge.

7. Baaba Maal (Senegal)

48m

Chicago's REDkiva lounge hosts the Grammy-nominated Baaba Maal, a Senegalese singer, guitarist, and percussionist.

8. Ugochi

47m

Affectionately known as the "African Buttafly," Ugochi is a Nigerian afro-soul musician, poet, writer, instructor, and the founder of Spirit Speaks.

9. Kinobe

48m

Chinobay, formerly known as Kinobe, is a born-and-raised Ugandan and a self-taught artist who specializes in instruments from the kingdom of Buganda.

10. Chicago Afrobeat Project

46m

World music group the Chicago Afrobeat Project experiments with the influences of afrobeat, hip hop, funk, jazz, juju music, and rock.

11. Michael Ross / Blu 3

44m

Ugandan R&B musician and dancer Michael Ross Kakooza performs alongside Blu 3, the all-female Ugandan band formed on a competition TV show.