GuitAfrica

“…I love it! That’s the funkiest stuff ever!“ – John Scofield
“GuitAfrica is a wonderful app… it reveals the richness and beauty of Pan-African music in a fun way!“ – Angélique Kidjo

Step into the sound world of world-renowned guitarist Lionel Loueke (Benin, West Africa) and discover the vibrant traditions of African music through 22 original songs created exclusively for GuitAfrica.

Why You’ll Love It
- Play with a master – Learn directly from Lionel Loueke’s compositions, performances, and fingerings.
- Authentic repertoire – Songs inspired by diverse African ethnic groups, rhythms, and instruments.
- Interactive charts – Standard notation + TAB for guitar and bass, plus full drum and percussion parts.
- Practice your way – Solo or mute instruments, loop sections, slow down, speed up, and transpose to any key.
- Learn the feel – Go beyond notes: immerse yourself in rhythm, groove, and phrasing.
- Studio quality – Professionally recorded with a world-class band and engineer.

Every song comes with background notes on the culture and traditions that inspired it, making GuitAfrica both a learning tool and a listening experience. Many users say they find themselves coming back to the music just to enjoy it.

Perfect for:
- Guitarists and bassists who want to expand their vocabulary.
- Drummers and percussionists looking to deepen their rhythmic understanding.
- Musicians of all kinds who want to connect with Africa’s rich musical heritage.

Features at a Glance:
- 22 exclusive songs by Lionel Loueke
- Full scores + parts for guitar, bass, drums, percussion
- Standard notation + TAB with exact fingerings
- Loop, slow down, transpose, mute/solo controls
- Cultural context & history for each song

GuitAfrica sits at the crossroads of art and learning—an app that teaches, inspires, and plays like a record.