A South African man's viral TikTok video celebrates amapiano, showcasing his infectious love for the genre that has ...

Thinking back on the biggest cultural moments of 2024, it’s hard to ignore the many African women who were at the center of it all. Over the past decade, global African music has been dominated by ...

It’s not easy to steal the show at the Met Gala. But no one who saw the South African singer Tyla ascend the stairs in May in a one-off Balmain couture gown made of sculpted sand will ever forget it. ...

Acclaimed writer, TV presenter, and powerhouse multimedia entrepreneur, Scoop Makhathini (born Siyabonga Ngwekazi), has been announced as the host of the 31st edition of the South African Music Awards ...

On a chilly October night, the dimly lit lounge of Rock Steady — a popular Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Midtown — is notably empty. Staffers are preparing for what’s supposed to be a busy night ahead.

Music and singing have long been integral to community life, serving as powerful instruments for social cohesion and holistic wellbeing. Contemporary research confirms that participatory musical ...

The “Black Church in Detroit” explores the history and influence of Black religious music. For Black Music Month, host Stephen Henderson talks with Rev. Larry Simmons of Baber Memorial AME Church and ...