2016 Schedule

Interactive: March 11–15  •  Film: March 11–19  •  Music: March 15–20

How Five Cities Propelled Modern African Music

Friday, March 18
3:30PM - 4:30PM

Austin Convention Center
Room 11AB
531 E 4th St

Africa as a continent is often misinterpreted. Many people outside of it fail to realize that it has vibrant and creative urban cosmopolitan areas. How did Accra, Lagos, Nairobi, Luanda & Pretoria set the template for modern African music? These metro areas are making huge ripples in music creation and style movements associated with various music types. Natural ethnic languages or borrowed European languages are not a barrier for proper introduction to these influential cities to the attendees of SXSW 2016. The innovative sounds + visuals propelled by YouTube, Channel O, BET Int'l, Sound City and MTV Base along with their respective annual awards ceremonies up the competition and exposure.

Hashtags: #sxsw #CityAfrica

Presenters

Rab Bakari at SXSW

Rab Bakari

Rab Bakari is an indispensable linchpin in the entertainment business and has decades of hands-on experience as an authentic New York Hip Hop creator and a music corporate person. A DJ/Music Produc...

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Access
Music Badge, Platinum Badge, Artist Wristband
Event Type
Sessions
Level
Beginner
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