This was a good year forWestern African music, but it was also full of good and disappointing surprises. For one, many songs that genuinely embodied the stamina and vibrancy of the region’s sonic landscape did not always come from big-name artists or commercially successful records.
As you’ll find in this list, some of the best West African songs this year came from emerging artists and experimental voices finding their footing in their various industries and creating boundless, daring work. This interesting development inspires faith in…
