The annual Congo Square Rhythms Festival is returning this year, bringing some of the African cultural traditions practiced ...

The Hammond organ was a bit of an unsung hero among 20th-century rock songs, including these three legendary tracks.

As the new 178-passenger Riviera Radiance sailed into Budapest, Hungary, on the final evening of my recent Riviera Travel ...

Native to Africa and popularized in America, the banjo has gone through major transformation and evolution, and its history of becoming a mainstream music instrument is quite fascinating.

With his first album in 10 years, Mulatu Plays Mulatu, recorded in both London and Addis Ababa, 81 year-old Mulatu Astatke, ...

Songs that speak of love, resilience, community and cultural pride are crossing borders and digital platforms, connecting local scenes with global audiences. This journey brings together some of the ...

The shekere is a traditional African percussion instrument made by covering a gourd with beads or shells. It produces a ...

For African music, 2024 was a landmark year. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) confirmed that Sub-Saharan Africa's recorded music revenue surpassed $100 million for the ...

Multiple stringed instrument players and musical performers from across the country came together to downtown Owensboro this ...

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As the music industry gathers for Grammy Week, African music is playing an increasingly prominent role — not only on the awards stage, but across global pop culture. That momentum will be on display ...