In the past, it was very difficult for music artists in Malawi to find a place where they could record their music, as studios were few and far between.

Just a decade ago, artists would have to wait for their turn to get the chance to use the few production studios that were available. But the industry has evolved now, thanks to technology.

Small production studios making use of Apple personal computers and recording software are making it easier for artists to create new work and release it online.

Technology has definitely had an impact on Afro soul singer Faith Mussa's career.

"Over the past few years I decided to develop a one-man band. The one-man band uses a gadget called a loop station, so I'm able to produce music, making big sounds with just this gadget," he told the BBC.

"Several instruments can be connected to it, and I'm able to record myself, re-record and repeat it on stage."

He added that the loop station gives him the ability to record huge sweeping vocals and specialised drum sounds, and take the recordings overseas, where he can sample them to create new music for live audiences.

While foreign music still dominates the radio stations in Malawi, more stations are starting to play music by Malawi artists, and DJs in night clubs are following suit.


According to Mr Mussa, "things are moving in the right direction", and some music artists in Malawi are now able to make a living from their work.

However, he says that it can still be very difficult for both emerging and established artists.