African music is famously sunny and happy, keeping everyone smiling and their feet tapping across the soulful content. A few countries have an especially strong discography, and it is possible for music-loving travellers to catch live African music in their clubs and venues.

Here are a few of the best places on the continent to listen to live African music, from Mali, to Zimbabwe, from small clubs to giant festivals.

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