Folk music is a traditional genre that reflects the culture, stories, and history of a community, passed down through generations, often featuring acoustic instruments and simple melodies. African ...

The spirit of African music flourished in full splendour at the 11th edition of the African Legends Night that took place at ...

Presenting The New Album 'Penuka' From Ivan Mazuze: A Contemporary Jazz Exploration Of Arab And Indian Cultures And Its ...

Although a melody is not always heard in traditional African music, some ensembles do include some melodic devices and instruments. For example: Although the two rhythms divide the bar of music ...

April 16, 2012 • Singing in a number of South African languages, as well as English, Soweto Gospel Choir fuses the praise music of many Christian cultures, with nods to traditional African songs ...

In the courtyard of a psychiatric ward in Mali’s capital, patients take part in a traditional form of theater that is used as ...

Here are five African stars to watch in 2020 ... including reggae on Cool Vibes and hip-hop on Bonge. Pulling from traditional Congolese music, Innoss'B brings a modern and youthful sound to ...

The great folksong revival of the 1940s through 1960s made rural white and African American artists and their music favorites of audiences everywhere. While key figures associated with the American ...

At last, the ambitious composer finds herself in the spotlight, with a Carnegie Hall residency and a sparkling new album ...

Internationally acclaimed indie-folk band Hollow Coves will be heading to South Africa next year for four concerts in three ...

The singer won the first-ever Grammy for African music performance for her sultry, gorgeously sung single “Water." Her debut, self-titled album released in March, could be a strong candidate to repeat ...

Africa has higher levels of genetic diversity than any other continent, providing great opportunity to investigate ...