# Mixed Musicals Signals Addis Tunes is a Platform for Discovering African Music By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-05-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/addis-tunes References: [ourfutureistbd](http://ourfutureistbd.com/issues/addistunes) & [addistunes](http://addistunes.com/) Addis Tunes is a fantastic new platform that gives you unparalleled access to a [vast database of African music](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/go-music); you can [stream music on its radio player](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wynk-music), check out its blog to find out what's hot and purchase music that would be hard to find anywhere else, right on its website. Addis Tunes is a great way to connect to African sounds that may be beyond your current musical horizon. Not only is Addis Tunes an excellent method for branching beyond your current i-Tunes list, but it also offers you the opportunity to connect with other African musicheads on the site. The community element of the site is a great way to trade favorite artists and find out about new musicians. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Digital Music Discovery:** Addis Tunes provides a platform for discovering African music, showcasing the trend of digital platforms revolutionizing music discovery. - **Cultural Connection:** Addis Tunes enables users to connect with African sounds, highlighting the trend of platforms promoting cultural exchange. - **Community-driven Music Sharing:** Addis Tunes fosters a community of music enthusiasts, showcasing the trend of social platforms facilitating music sharing and artist discovery. ### Where This Applies - **Streaming Services:** Addis Tunes disrupts the streaming services industry by offering a specialized platform for African music exploration. - **Music Blogs:** Addis Tunes disrupts the music blogging industry by providing a comprehensive source for African music news and artist features. - **Music Marketplaces:** Addis Tunes disrupts the music marketplace industry by offering a platform for purchasing hard-to-find African music. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Connective Music Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musicatfm.md) - [Seamless Audio Streaming Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audia-box.md) - [Social Music Sharing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/favesfm.md) - [Independent Artist Discovery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-for-music-lovers.md) - [Weekly Personalized Music Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newmusic.md) - [Music Discovery Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/musical-social-network.md) - [Content-Focused Map Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tunein-2.md) - [Personalized Music Finders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundtrack-to-my-life.md) - [Similar Song-Finding Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/similar-songs-finder.md)