Soundtracks @ Red Kiva

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.

Portuguese singer and musician Lura's traditional Cape-Verdean style music is heavily influenced by African and contemporary Western music.

Award-winning duo Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara perform their world-renowned music, a fusion of rock energy and traditional African influences.

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.