Crocodile River Music

10/07/2026

We are deeply honored to have received the Best World Music Act for the Worcester Music Awards 2026.

This achievement reflects years of hard work connecting audiences with African music and culture through our performances.

A huge thank you to all our donors and supporters on our team.

Thrilled to celebrate this milestone and keep pushing forward!

Award

10/02/2026

We are thrilled to announce The Senegal-America Project, an electrifying 5-pieces ensemble featuring Massamba Diop and Tony V***a. Together with their team, they will present their signature blend of world music with a message: “We are all connected, our fates are ultimately inseparable, and the help we give becomes the help we get.”

Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM, with the performance running from 7:00 to 8:30 PM
Place: Worcester Art Museum* (55 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA)

This concert is part of CRM’s 2026 African Music Series, which is made possible by generous support from both the Worcester Arts Council, a local agency, which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council (MCC), a state agency, and by MCC’s Creative Experiences Grant.

Link in our bio for reservations.

*This event is hosted by Crocodile River Music abd not affiliated with the Worcester Art Museum. Capacity is limited,  and advanced registration is required.

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10/01/2026

Come join us at African Exchange Project's Harvesting Hope Event, Saturday, October 10. Support their mission of building healthy, educated, empowered communities in Tanzania while enjoying live music, hors d’oeuvres, and Tanzanian crafts.

Enjoy a wonderful evening listening to Crocodile River Music while supporting a great cause.

Join us on October 10, 6:00–9:00 PM to learn about exciting new programs helping lift up the Pomerini community.

Enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, Tanzanian crafts, and a silent auction. B**r and w**e available for purchase.
📍 The Plymouth Church
87 Edgell Road, Framingham, MA 01701
🎟️ Tickets $50/person : www.africaexchangeproject.org/events
Crocodile River Music: www.crocodilerivermusic.org/
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09/23/2026

Zachariah Combs and Issa Coulibaly started Crocodile River Music 15 years ago today. It's been a huge amount of work over these 15 years but they're still smiling and we're better than ever!

09/14/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 4th edition of Worcester's Got African Talent! We're so grateful to the wonderful community that turned out to make the day so special, and of course, to our fantastic 2026 artists!

Photos by JoshuaB.org Photography

09/02/2026

🌟 THE LINEUP IS HERE! 🌟

The wait is finally over. Get ready to witness pure excellence at this year's Worcester's Got African Talent celebration! We are thrilled to announce our incredible featured artists who will be taking the stage:

Elijah Nguli
Charles Ketter
SON
Big Emms
Born Everlasting Sun
Tamara

Come and join us at Institute Park on September 12, (3-5pm), to discover and celebrate the African talents in Worcester.

#2026

08/29/2026

🌟 THE LINEUP IS HERE! 🌟

The wait is finally over. Get ready to witness pure excellence at this year Worcester's Got African Talent celebration! We are thrilled to announce: "YaGrlTam"

YaGrlTam is a first-generation Liberian rapper, poet, and multidisciplinary creative. She began writing poetry before expanding into hip-hop, where storytelling remains at the center of her work. Her music blends thoughtful lyricism with honest reflections on identity, ambition, and everyday life. Beyond music, she enjoys photography, solo traveling, scrapbooking, and finding new ways to tell stories through creative expression.

Come and join us at Institute Park on September 12, (3-5pm), to discover and celebrate the African talents in Worcester.

#2026

08/28/2026

🌟 THE LINEUP IS HERE! 🌟

The wait is finally over. Get ready to witness pure excellence at this year Worcester's Got African Talent celebration! We are thrilled to announce: "Born Everlasting Sun"

"...I create poetry with the purpose for it to aid in the liberation of all beings from the cycle of suffering! To bring peace, reflection, & healing to those who listen! To aid in bringing a social & spiritual awareness to oneself and the world at large! To bring a new spirit to the rap & hip hop scene, away from the self-destructive themes that currently permeate the musical genre that holds the ears of most of the youth. All the poetry I write is written with the intent to leave those whom hear it feeling lighter, energized, and in high spirits! Music & poetry inspired by the heavenly attributes of kindness, compassion, and unity of the people...." Born Everlasting Sun

Come and join us at Institute Park on September 12, (3-5pm), to discover and celebrate the African talents in Worcester.

#2026

08/27/2026

🌟 THE LINEUP IS HERE! 🌟

The wait is finally over. Get ready to witness pure excellence at this year Worcester's Got African Talent celebration! We are thrilled to announce: "Elijah Nguli"

"...I realized i could draw and paint in my yang age, after my college I joined Banana hill art gallery, Nuru art studio. i did exhibition in Village Market Nairobi, New Safaricom House Nairobi, Abu's studio and in Goals Beyond the Game.

I paint semi abstract human figure painting. I like using oil, acrylics and mix medium, my theme mostly on empowering women and children....." Elijah Nguli

Come and join us at Institute Park on September 12, (3-5pm), to discover and celebrate the African talents in Worcester.

#2026