My favorite Walt Disney World resort is the Animal Kingdom Lodge, and it isn’t even very close. It feels like a serene escape from the chaos of the parks, and the grounds are beautiful. One reason is the music, which connects perfectly with the cool vibes to build a relaxing atmosphere. I created a Spotify playlist to capture that spirit at home, and it gets us halfway there. You can’t fully experience the charms of the resort without being there.
What makes the music so impactful is the eclectic mix of African artists that connect effectively with the resort. We have musicians hailing from Uganda (Samite), Papua New Guinea (Telek), Kenya (Ayub Ogada), Burundi (Khadja Nin), and more. I wrote a series of blogs from 2020-2022 documenting the figures behind the songs for this site. This page serves as the hub for you to check out this writing and give these artists a closer look.
These albums just scratch the surface of the incredible music that plays every day at the Animal Kingdom Lodge. Beyond the Disney connection, they’re also just great albums if you’re interested in the genre. Check out my articles that dive further into each album and its artist through these links. There’s a lot of great info to learn about these talented African musicians!
Silina Musango by Samite
Serious Tam by Telek
En Mana Kuoyo by Ayub Ogada
Ya… by Khadja Nin
Afrika Wassa by Viuex Diop
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I’d love to hear what you think of these articles! You can leave a comment on the page for each blog, or you can send me an e-mail to dan@tomorrowsociety.com. I hope you enjoy this closer look at the music from this incredible Disney resort!