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.