2019_in_African_music

2019 in African music

2019 in African music

Overview of the events of 2019 in African music

See also: Timeline of musical events

The following is a list of events and releases that have happened or are expected to happen in 2019 in African music.

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Events

Albums released in 2019

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Musical films and film music

Births

Deaths

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