Afrobeat is the main genre of African music that is released by the German record company Analog Africa. Samy Ben Redjeb, who has been exploring Africa since the early 1990s in pursuit of obscure and undiscovered recordings, launched the label.
The goal of Analog Africa is to uncover and showcase the continent's rich musical traditions while preserving this heritage. The label's albums include a broad spectrum of musical styles, including soukous, highlife, funk, and Afro-jazz. The label's documentation of the Afrobeat genre, which was made popular by the Nigerian musician Fela Kuti in the 1970s, has, nevertheless, made the most significant contribution.
Critics have praised Analog Africa's Afrobeat albums for their superior craftsmanship and important historical context. The label has reissued iconic albums by Fela Kuti and other Afrobeat pioneers as well as a number of compilations of obscure and never-before-heard Afrobeat recordings. Due to its dedication to African music, Analog Africa has become an important member of the world music scene and a must-hear for anybody curious to learn more about the rich musical traditions of the continent of Africa.