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In the fifth in a photographic series focused on the hands of artisans, we visit a man who turns simple planks of wood and metal pipes into objects that sing. >

A hip-hop music class that started at a US university is changing the lives of Africa's up-coming musicians. >

The Pavarotti of Nigerian opera is here: she’s a woman singing in Pidgin English. >

Ghanaian society traditionally regarded artists as outcasts. Now they are helping the country rebrand itself, say the founders of ACCRA [dot] ALT. >

Los Angeles-based design duo Oval-X channels the spirit of South African townships and “Shangaan electro” to create covert art for Nozinja’s debut album. >

"All of Us Have a Sense of Rhythm", an exhibition curated by Christine Eyene, brings together video, sound, animation, music and dance. >

The South African artist brings a foreboding theatrical vision to Alan Berg’s famous liberetto piece. >

A new version of an old track written and performed by the one they call “Mr Golden Voice of Africa”. Listen and you will understand why. >

Electrofolk artist Amy Ayanda's haunting vocals swirl together with Thor Rixon's upbeat grooves in the latest track from her debut EP. >

From out of “the dark ages” of Apartheid, a slice of progressive, funky Sowetan rock ’n roll! >

This haunting and melodic track was the last studio recording by the late Zimbabwean 'mbira' queen, released this week almost two years after her death. >

A light and summery track from Tanzania's pop princess-on-the-rise. >

The top feature this week told the story of a young designer following the trail of his Zulu roots. >

A track evoking traditional Zulu warrior culture from the upcoming movie "Hear Me Move", South Africa's first dance film. >

A warning about the lures of love from Ghana's first ever rock band, who conceal their identities at every performance. >

A swirl of sounds by the internationally acclaimed Zimbabwean sextet that gives traditional Tonga music a rhythmic twist. >

Music writer Jon Monsoon reflects on the sonic variety on offer at Design Indaba Music 2015, from happy downbeats to violent shoegaze. >

"Africa Is Now 2015", a Design Indaba project, introduces five groups in Angola, Egypt, Senegal and Kenya producing some of the most exciting work in Africa. >

The flavourful sound of local music genre gqom has found an unlikely champion in British DJ Jumping Back Slash. >

This up-and-coming DJ wants to put female house music producers on the map – starting with her own African rhythm-infused sound. >