There is a familiar story that plays out whenever Zimbabwean youth create something new. Elders sigh, pulpits stiffen, community forums erupt, and the verdict is delivered with certainty. Our culture ...

For the enslaved Africans, music – rhythm in particular – became a tool of communication about their conditions. Later, it ...

Grasonville Elementary School students explored traditional West African dance and drumming Jan. 14 during a performance and workshop led by guest teaching artists through the Carole Cascio Fund.

With the latest win, Tyla becomes the first artiste to claim the title twice since the category was created. Five Nigerian Afrobeats stars who secured nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards failed to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Discover West African drumming in Stourbridge at the Spirit of Djembe’s workshop, St James’ Church Hall, February 19 (Image: ...

Let the primal rhythms of the shamanic drums envelop you, transcending earthly boundaries and connecting you to the essence of the universe. Seek inner healing, spiritual exploration, or make a ...

The winds of nostalgia are blowing heavily on social media as many come to grips with the fact that 2016 is a decade ago. It’s pretty hard to believe that 2016 was 10 years ago; time certainly flies ...

Nigerian singer-songwriter Burna Boy is shouldering the responsibility of championing African culture and heritage by launching a landmark new campaign ahead of Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final in ...

Nineteen years ago, Keith Murphy and his wife had just started to work with the Brattleboro Music Center, developing the traditional music program, when the idea of a festival came up. “We started ...

The 9th edition of the All-African Music Awards (AFRIMA) took place recently in Lagos, Nigeria, celebrating the continent’s finest musical talents across multiple genres and regions. The event ...