Josplay vs Root Studio

Josplay isn't mainstream streaming. It's built for listeners who want African music the way it actually sounds — not the way an algorithm packages it. If generic African playlists have ever felt shallow, mislabelled, or like they were made for someone else — this is what you were looking for. Try it free for one month. No commitment. The catalogue goes deep. Not "world music as a category." Highlife from 1970s Lagos. Bikutsi from Cameroon. Neo-soul from Johannesburg. Afro-jazz, griot recordings, Amapiano, Afrobeats — sounds that don't have a Spotify playlist. Curated by people who know the difference. Now with Podcasts. Discover the best podcasts and voices from Africa, the Caribbean, and the wider global Black community — all in one place. From culture and business to music, faith, and everything in between. The cultural context comes with it. Every sound has a story. Josplay surfaces meaning alongside the music — the scene, the tradition, the artist behind it. Not just what to listen to. Why it matters. The artists are independent. Musicians outside mainstream economics. Compensated fairly. Discoverable here first — before they're everywhere else. Built for intentional listening. Josplay is for listeners who: - Want African & diaspora music and voices with real depth - Are done with shallow "world music" curation - Believe music is culture, not content - Want to support artists who deserve it One month free. Then $8.99/month. Music that knows where it's from. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Root Studio is the go-to platform for musicians and creatives in Africa to find and book the best music services at affordable prices. Whether you need a producer, a mixing engineer, artwork artist or an instrumentalist, Root Studio connects you with top professionals—all for $30 or less!