To celebrate the many wonderful aspects of the continent, we asked a group of visionary musicians and creative minds to define what Africa means to them. “Africa to me is its music, stories and cultures,” South African jazz pianist and composer Nduduzo Makhathini tells Apple Music. “Africa is all the things that have survived the catastrophes imposed by the West. Africa is the spirit that refused the erasure and became immortal. Africa is the essence of being and all things.” Here, Makathini curates a collection of songs that celebrate the endurance of African creativity. If you hear something that resonates with you, add it to your library.