This episode profiles Corneille, a Rwandan-Canadian R&B singer and songwriter who was born in West Germany and sings in both French and English.

The Occidental Brothers' blend of high-energy soukous, rootsy Ghanaian Highlife, and African Jazz conjures sounds of the golden age of the African guitar band and helped them gain popularity. In this episode, the group performs at the REDkiva lounge.

The Sotewo, South African-born and raised artist Lorraine Klaasen performs at Chicago's REDkiva lounge. Influenced by South Africa's musical giants, she and her mother are reputed as two of Nelson Mandela's favorite musicians.

Chicago's REDkiva lounge hosts the Grammy-nominated Baaba Maal, a Senegalese singer, and guitarist who also plays percussion.

Affectionately known as the "African Buttafly," Ugochi is a Nigerian afro-soul musician, poet, writer, instructor, and the founder of Spirit Speaks.

Chinobay, formerly known as Kinobe, is a born-and-raised Ugandan and a self-taught artist who specializes in instruments from the kingdom of Buganda.