A Couple Minutes with Awesome Tapes From Africa ( Brian Shimkovitz)

While studying hiphop in Ghana, Brian Shimkovitz quickly realized that most people outside of Africa have little to no idea of what life there is actually like, even when it comes to music. Although a small handful of African artists gain exposure outside the continent, much of the music that everyday people listen to at home, work, parties, and in the club remains a mystery. Using a hefty stock of cassette tapes acquired during his studies, Shimkovitz launched the blog Awesome Tapes from Africa, sharing h