Meanwhile, in West Africa, an exhibition of pre-digital era music technology continues to attract visitors. It hopes to bring the history of Burkina Faso's music industry to life in the community. Brian Toussaint tell us more.

It's been said that what's old is new. Here in Burkina Faso, local music exhibitors are trying to show that Old is Gold. From vinyl records to cassettes to CDs, visitors get a chance to connect with the past. Organized by "Seydoni production", a pioneering company in the Burkinabe music industry, the exhibition was also an opportunity to discuss the impact of these older music technologies on artistic productions.

PAPUS ISMAEL ZONGO RECORD PRODUCER "CDs were something luxurious by the way, while tapes were more popular, for the ordinary consumer. Nowadays, to see that all this is obsolete, and that it is no longer being done, one can only think of how time flies! But at the same time, it's a connection to the past. So it's a part of our history that we're rewinding."

IMMA KAYOURE TRADITIONAL ARTIST "Back in the days, things were a lot harder. It wasn't easy at all to be an artist. You could start a career one day, but it took a long time to become a certified artist. Today things are different. You can even become an artist right here right now. You can make music today and start using it tomorrow."

Burkinabe authorities here highlight the importance of older technologies in the popularization of cultural values, while encouraging the growth of the digital age.

ABDOUL KARIM SANGO, MINISTER CULTURE, ARTS AND TOURISM, BURKINA FASO "Music is a key component of our identity. Thus, so is everything that contributes to it and plays a major role in the preservation of Burkinabe culture. Without these older tools, music wouldn't be. When we shift to the new digital era, we have a duty to remember those who engaged and invested in this field, that is somewhat obsolete today. They have paved the way to technological innovation. They must also adapt to this new climate."

In Burkina Faso, Seydoni production's first tape was manufactured in December 1998 in a factory which still holds great historical value. However, with current trends overtaking the industry, it is easy to see how technological evolutions have affected the production and delivery of music. CGTN.