Mannasseh Phiri spins music as a DJ in Zambia. Today, he's introducing the debut album from the Afro-fusion band Mokoomba. The group is from Zimbabwe and their release is called "Rising Tide."
Aweke is sometimes referred to as Ethiopia's Aretha Franklin.
Taarab is a popular style of music in East Africa.
Mannasseh Phiri, music DJ from Zambia introduces us to the music of Nigerian jazz musician Kayode Olajide.
The musician's latest album, "Ten shades of blue," explores ten different ways of playing the blues.
The World's DJ pick Monday comes from monthly contributor Mannasseh Phiri who tells us about the latest release from Malawian guitarist Erik Paliani.
Two CDs from Zambia are featured in today's Global Hit. One is a re-issue of "Zam-Rock" recorded in the 1970s, the other is newer material recorded last year. DJ music critic Mannasseh Phiri tells us more.