compiled by Den Hukins
Zanzibarian talent on stage at Sauti za Busara 2019: taraab orchestra The Culture Musical Club
JEREMY LLEWELLYN-JONES
Music runs through the soul of Africa. Deeply rooted in its heritage and culture, it’s an inherent part of daily life. With myriad genres, from Saharan blues to Congolese soukous, from Ghanaian hi-life to Cape Town jazz, Africa arguably has the most diverse music on the planet. Not surprisingly, there are dozens of well-organised music festivals happening through the year, many in stunning locations. Planning a holiday around one of these is a perfect way of immersing yourself into the local culture. Here is our pick of Africa’s festivals for 2020,