Avicii legacy: Swedish filmmakers chronicle DJ’s life Avicii’s personal reflections, provide the narration for a story that is both exuberant and tragic.
Music and sports: The epic combinations that created huge cultural impact According to Netflix, the “Beyonce Bowl” was the peak of viewership during the NFL game with an audience of 27 million people in the US alone.
New Year’s party anthems As you prepare for the New Year’s Eve celebrations, BD Life offers 10 timeless, feel-good sing-along tunes for your playlist to usher in 2025. Bonne année Sam Mangwana with African All...
Elton John: Never Too Late Legendary rock and roll star's life on screen through more than half a century of many highs and lows.
2024 roundup: Most streamed songs in year when women broke boundaries Bien dominates the top 10 streamed Kenyan tracks on Spotify in 2024 with five songs.
65 years of jazz: US musician who built his career on the sax wows Nairobi Michael has traveled to 50 countries and taught students from diverse locations, including Brazil, Argentina, Russia, and Scotland.
Christmas streams: New releases to set the festive mood The Christmas soundtrack can be refreshed by adding some contemporary festive tracks to the mix.
German saxophonist and Kenyan trumpeter line up Nairobi concert The spirit of collaboration guides Lottermoser on her tours around the world and she recalls her experience performing with local groups during her a trip to Ghana and Ivory Coast last year.
The comeback of Sarabi Band Following the Gen Z protests earlier in the year, the group who never lost touch with each other saw the need to speak in one melody again, as the voice of a generation.
Eric Bellinger: US singer, songwriter links up with Africa’s top artistes in latest album In April 2024, Bellinger travelled to South Africa to hold a song writing camp in Cape Town with up to 15 producers and songwriters.
Music to spice up your playlists One of the albums nominated for a Grammy last week is among the five BDLife recommendations for music to spice up your streaming playlists.
Brass Cartel: How party starter group became professionals Their creation was a result of an elaborate intention to have a partying experience that is disruptive and one that can go into spaces and flip them into vibrancy.
Quincy Jones: Entertainment legend who didn't allow categorisations to limit him Quincy was recruited as music producer and supervisor for the movie The Wiz in 1978 which starred Michael Jackson in his feature film debut.
US-based pianist bets on his new album to open doors for Kenyans Rimbui is now setting up plans for a huge tour in 2025 to perform the music to audiences North America, Europe and Africa.
The rise and spectacular fall of the legendary US artiste, entrepreneur The flamboyant star who flaunted his wealth is now staring at a crumbling empire.
Bien’s walk in Africa giants’ footsteps Bien is focused on not just building his own brand but shining the spotlight on Kenyan music.
What Kenyans can learn from South Africans about cultural heritage The Mandela Foundation, the non-profit organisation he founded remains committed to the work of memory, dialogue and legacy.
Piano maestro brings classics to Ethiopian girls' school Yifrashewa's resilience echoes the challenges he faced in delivering the piano he was invited to inaugurate.
Kenyan, Sierra Leone artistes, US producer eye Grammy award The original song was Amapiano, but Kenyan producer Kunta Official Beats gave it a fresh urban beat.
Hornsphere: Nothing beats the sound of four horns contemporary, genre style Hornsphere's success started when the group was in its infancy, winning the Best Group in African Jazz Award.
Analo Kanga: Saxophonist on a mission to keep millennials, Gen Zs glued to Afro-jazz Analo is signed to Sol Generation Records and Publishing, which is responsible for digital distribution of her music.
Novo Quartet violinists' maiden show in Kenya The musicians are really excited about performing some Kenyan pieces in their repertoire for the two concerts
Hot Streams: From Afro-pop, R&B to all-time reggae beats Five new albums across different genres, from afro-pop to reggae, R&B to country, recommended by BDLife
Shirlene Obara: Teen violinist strums classics at the Nairobi's Country Club Shirlene started playing the violin at the age of 8.
Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music jet in for concert The African leg of the tour has seen the group perform to packed audiences in five cities.
