The African lute, called the ngoni, xalam, or kora depending on the region and culture, has a rich history dating back ...

Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy has established himself as a leading figure in Afropop, Afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, and other ...

The pianist leads his ensemble in two suites of his own and the final commissioned work of the great jazz composer Carla Bley ...

The first African American to play the lead role in “Carmen” at the Sydney Opera House is shifting away from her roots to ...

The vocal depth and lyrical strength of fast-rising singer Obukohwo, Philip, Onoriode, popularly known as “Phil Clasiq,” set him apart in the Nigerian music industry. In an industry where uniqueness ...

Mo' Meta Blues is more than just an autobiography—it's Questlove's love letter to the African rhythms that have shaped his ...

Preston Lauterbach's new book, "Before Elvis," celebrates the many Black artists who shaped Elvis Presley’s creative vision ...

Enslaved Africans seeking to reconnect with their lost cultural traditions brought African concepts to instruments in the ...

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Nigerian Afrobeats star Tems has secured her second Grammy Award, winning in the Best African Music Performance category.

Black American music is music of the spirit, a profound diversity of lessons to be enjoyed. Never duplicated but often imitated, its drumbeats are heartbeats of the inner person that ignites ...