Sounds Of Africa

Exhibit Info

On View - Jun 24, 2016 - Jun 11, 2017

“At BET International, we look forward each year to recognizing and applauding the work of the best musical artists from the continent of Africa as a part of the annual BET Awards, and this year, we’re thrilled to collaborate with the GRAMMY Museum to take inter-continental music celebration to new heights with the Sounds of Africa exhibit. We are beyond excited about this tribute to legendary, traditional and contemporary African music artists, and could not have asked for a better partner.”
-Ava Hall, Vice President, BET International Programming and Brand Advancement

On display through March 2017, the exhibit features handwritten lyrics, costumes and rare instruments from artists including:

• Grammy Winner Angélique Kidjo, From The West African Nation Of Beninsinger
• Songwriter Salif Keita, From Djoliba, Mali
• Nigerian Singer/Songwriter Sir Victor Uwaifo
• Nigerian Visual Artist Laolu Senbanjo
• Congolese Rumba Singer/Songwriter And Bandleader Tabu Ley Rochereau
• Nigerian Singer/Songwriter And Producer 2Face Idibia
• Nigerian Hip-Hop Artist And Actor Ice Prince
• And More!

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