History: Highlife is a hybrid of West African rhythms, especially gombe and ashiko from Sierra Leone. Liberian guitar styles like Dagomba, Mainline and Fireman, Te Osibisaba and European music ...

Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...

The influence of African music is widespread. Elements can be heard in blues, gospel, jazz and Latin American music due to the historic movement of African slaves to the Americas. Millions of ...

Drawing on his experience as an African artist who has found international success, Bassy put in place a festival in Cameroon for other young music makers. The first edition took place in November ...

Tems is the first Nigerian to win two Grammys after taking the Best Africa Music Performance prize. The dedicated award for African music is proving contentious with the inclusion of Chris Brown.

Nigerian and South African music achieved unprecedented growth last year on Spotify, earning record-breaking royalties, the audio streaming platform said on Friday. Led by international superstars ...

The international superstar, who hails from the French-speaking West African nation of Benin ... group of songs that blend elements of world music, jazz and Afrobeat to celebrate breaking down ...

Led by international superstars such as Nigerian afrobeats giants Burna Boy and Ayra Starr, and South Africa's Grammy award-winning singer Tyla, African music genres have earned fast-rising ...