African Women Singer-Songwriters

African women singer-songwriters are on the rise. In this playlist, you'll find 17 female continental creatives who are writing their own songs and expressing their voices. East, West, North and South are all here. Ethiopia, South Africa, Uganda, Rwanda, Egypt, Nigeria, Ghana, Congo, Cape Verde, Sudan, Tunisia, and Mali are all here. Africa and her Diaspora. Keep your ears open for these powerhouses. Curated by Ethiopian-born, San Francisco-based Ethio-Jazz artist Meklit, these songs will move you and shake you. They will rouse you with their soulfulness and get you on your feet to dance.