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2020 in African music

The following is a list of events and releases that happened in 2020 in African music.

Events

  • 18 March - It is announced that Cameroonian musician Manu Dibango has tested positive for coronavirus.
  • 21 March - The Tenor Foundation for Culture launches an initiative, in collaboration with the Moroccan Philharmonic Orchestra (OPM), the International School of Music and Dance (EIDM), and the Mazaya Sociocultural Program, to stream live concerts to viewers in Morocco.
  • 30 June - Ethiopia's internet is taken down by the government amid unrest brought about by the shooting of musician and political activist Hachalu Hundessa.
  • 25 December - Nigerian singers Yemi Alade and Naira Marley make their acting debut in the film ', released on this date.

Albums released in 2020

Classical

  • Michael Blake
  • Mémoriale, for large symphony orchestra
  • Nattlige Toner/Night Music (film score, arranged for violin and harp)

Musical films

Deaths

See also

References