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Top Rwandan music releases this week: Bruce Melodie, Amalon, Butera Knowless & Co.

Rwandan artistes ring out 2025 with fresh music releases 2025 is coming to an end, and Rwandan artists are marking the occasion with a string of new releases. This week’s music highlights the talent, ...
NPR

In Rwanda, a new sound blends rap beats with traditional music

Loud Sound Studios is home to two of Rwanda's up-and-coming hip-hop acts: Pro-Zed and Kenny K-Shot. Hip-hop is all about the beats and the flow. For two Rwandan artists, that flow sometimes comes in ...
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Timeless Rwandan songs that define festive season

Every festive season in Rwanda comes with a familiar soundtrack — timeless songs that resurface year after year. Though not new, their impact remains powerful, echoing through family gatherings, ...
WAMC

In Rwanda, a new sound blends rap beats with traditional music

Hip-hop is all about the beats and the flow. For two Rwandan artists, that flow sometimes comes in four languages... (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "NSHAKA") PRO ZED: (Rapping in non-English language). SUMMERS: ...
LAist

In Rwanda, a new sound blends rap beats with traditional music

Hip-hop is all about the beats and the flow. For two Rwandan artists, that flow sometimes comes in four languages... SUMMERS: ...French and English, Kinyarwanda and ...