With his first album in 10 years, Mulatu Plays Mulatu, recorded in both London and Addis Ababa, 81 year-old Mulatu Astatke, ...
Inspired by church hymns, taxi sounds and family influence, a young musician is carving his path in the industry.
An American recalls his childhood fear of South African gospel music in a viral TikTok, resonating with many who share similar memories and experiences.
In the running alongside nine other candidates from the African continent, OPA's fusion of afrobeats, soul, jazz and ...
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has announced its strategic partnership with the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation, marking a landmark commitment to investing in African creative ...
Media and music maven Dyana Williams says the music industry should really be called “business music,” because Black culture still drives the "game," while too many others keep the profits.
Black music ‘makes up 80% of UK recorded music revenue over past three decades’ - Industry body UK Music looked at the commercial and cultural impact of black music on the wider industry.
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — People from all over Evansville came to the African American Museum to celebrate Ghanaian culture and the museum’s seven new exhibits. 7+1 is an event the museum has each ...
The River Road African American Museum — now in Donaldsonville — closed around two years ago to repair roof damage caused by ...
In a conversation with pianist Lara Downes, the New Yorker staff writer says music in America will keep evolving as long as the country keeps an open door to new people and new sounds.