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

A conversation with Angélique Kidjo on the power of music, Africa's future, and breaking boundaries.Grammy winner and UNICEF ambassador, Angélique Kidjo, shares insights on blending cultures, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

Ras Minano & the Hope of Africa is one of Australia’s leading reggae and world music groups, effortlessly blending roots ...

In this week's Across Africa: Vodun believers in Benin marry traditional faith with contemporary creativity to spread their heritage. Also, the African manatee has come under pressure over the ...

innate African way of life. Despite all the odds, this cultural superpower was successfully used to introduce a bountiful new world of music to the Americas by rethinking how to play traditional ...

After being nominated three years in a row, he also broke through with his first win in the 2024 South African Traditional Music Awards in the Best Indian Artist category. Omesh Mohanpursad wants ...