The explosive stateside success of African rappers, afrobeat and afrobeats artists made the industry listen up. Now, another genre is set to break through. It’s early evening in South Africa and ...

The funds raised amount to 670 million Korean won, with a cumulative audience of 11,942 people and 591 participating ...

South African singer Tyla has earned another major international nod, with her hit song Chanel nominated for R&B/Soul Song of the Year at the 2026 Soul Train Awards.

On her strongest album yet, Fatoumata Diawara demonstrates how music from today’s African diaspora can be “Everything Everywhere All at Once”. Currently living in Paris, the singer and actress from ...

Exploring the Soul is the follow up to Smooth Africa (Heads Up, 2000) which touted the genre displayed as a journey: "The perception of dark Africa can only be overcome by visiting the wonderful ...

Ugochi & African Soul Ensemble live performances July 10 th at Connect Gallery (1451 E. 53 rd Street) – 6p-9p https://www.connectgallery.org/ August 7 th Listening ...

Masekela, who died in 2018, was a symbol of South Africa's anti-apartheid movement. He performed around the world, including at the 1969 Harlem Cultural Festival. Originally broadcast in 1988. This is ...

For the first time, African music will have its own category at the Grammys. The Recording Academy will showcase three new categories for this year’s awards, including “Best African Music Performance” ...

Beyoncé has released her seventh solo studio album, titled Renaissance (2022). The album, an event in global popular culture, is the first of a three-part project by the US artist. Her previous outing ...