Jessie Lehmann, a member of The Know Bodies Band, discovered her passion for traditional West African drumming before she even visited Africa. Through a drum club at her college, Lehmann, who had no ...

On April 26-27, the veteran drummer will direct a band on his Rhythms OF Africa show, which salutes the influential singer. Boothe, who turns 77 on March 22, is one of the performers for the ...

Its vast landscape is painted with the vibrant colours of traditional melodies and the infectious rhythms of contemporary ... The roots of South African music dive deep, tracing back to pre ...

Moon-sighting ceremonies, street iftars and extravagant horseback parades are ways to mark the fasting month in Africa.