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

If you are in Pune, don't miss the performance by Dumza Maswana and Volley Nchabeleng at the Ruhaniyat festival on February ...

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

If percussion is the heartbeat of music, Aaron Mossell Junior High School was alive and kicking Tuesday as band students learned to play West African drums. Youssou Lo, a drum ...

As Valentine’s Day approaches, discover how love intertwines with creativity in the life stories of South Africa's famous ...

You may be familiar with musical instruments such as the drums ... Mbira is a musical instrument traditionally from Zimbabwe in Africa. It's sometimes called a thumb piano. Mbira is made from ...

Its emperor Mansa Musa was placed on medieval European maps of Africa with description: "The king is the richest and most noble because his country abounds in gold." Under him, the empire reached its ...

The evolution of acoustic guitar music in Africa is a story of trailblazers who fused traditional rhythms with innovative ...

Fast-rising singer, Joshua Manus, aka Josh, tells KEHINDE AJOSE about his career, motivation and other issues In what ways did your childhood shape and influence your musical journey? As a kid, I ...

The African Union (AU) and the All-Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) have formalised the long-standing partnership in promoting Africa’s creative and cultural industries, particularly in the field of music ...

Zulu’s musical career was further enriched by his work with Freedom Sengwayo, whose encouragement and mentorship helped him ...