In a small village called Bethlehem in the Northwestern region of Benin, an annual festival of culture and music has been ...

Songs of Soweto’s ‘Lion King’, secrets of a ghost singer and Les Mis in a Taliban prison ...

Here is the artist who will sing the SA anthem before the' Test against the Wallabies in Cape Town on Saturday.

The Grammy Awards recognize all sorts of rising artists, but the Grammys also spotlight styles or subgenres or entire fields of music that are breaking through by forming new award categories. This ...

Another thing I’ve been liking is Afrobeats trending backwards, with artists like Rema and Darkoo tapping into the tambour and aesthetics of the genre circa the 2000s and early 2010s. Darkoo has also ...

Ladysmith Black Mambazo will perform July 18 in Mechanics Hall. The male a cappella vocal group from South Africa dates back to 1960. The group's songs are centered around "hope, peace and love," says ...

Explore the rich tradition of Maskandi music in South Africa, its historical significance and how contemporary artists are preserving its legacy for future generations.

At 2 p.m. Feb. 3, I met John Fleming, his sister, and Ruby Miller, at the American Museum of Science and Energy. It was my privilege to provide a tour to acquaint our speaker for the evening with ...

“The 2025 Global Impact List proves that when collaboration fuels creativity, South African music becomes an unstoppable force. We’re not just seeing global reach – we’re seeing global influence,” ...

Jam out this season to highlife, Afrobeats, jazz, a cappella, R & B, rap, dance, and hip-hop artists from Nigeria, South Africa, and more. Having listened to hours of African Christmas music, I can ...

With the success of Beyoncé’s newest album, “Cowboy Carter,” and the rise of artists like Nigerian American singer Shaboozey, Black country music is having a moment. Tapping into that energy is Dusty ...

Jamaican reggae icon Buju Banton has recently shared his views on the global rise of Afrobeats, discussing its impact and connection to the continent’s struggles. In a recent interview, the Destiny ...