Listeners who come to traditional African music from the American variety will find it a refreshingly organic experience. The sonorities reflect a variety of instruments both ancient and modern, ...

African *djembe* drums are witnessing a revival in modern art, blending traditional rhythms with contemporary creativity ...

Traditional African musical sounds and songs are under threat today. More than 50 years after the end of official colonial rule, the legacy of colonialism continues to sideline many traditional ...

African music, with its distinctive emphasis on polyrhythm and beats flowing from percussive instruments, was long treated as subordinate in the international music arena. Music from the continent ...

EVERETT — A nonstop flight from Seattle to Africa will take close to 20 hours and cost thousands. But life on the continent can be experienced for free this weekend in Everett. The first-ever Sounds ...

THE techniques and repertoire of traditional African music are handed down by word of mouth. There are skilled musicians who make music their profession. However, participation in music is generally ...

Michael Prince Johnson’s latest album blends Afro-House with traditional African instruments, telling a powerful story of Africa as the origin of knowledge, rhythm, and culture. Breaking Boundaries ...

THE cross rhythmic beat of chinyambera and dinhe drums, vibrant traditional attire and energetic dance performances filled the air at Panyatsime Culture and Heritage Centre in Chitungwiza on May 25, ...

A new wave of artists is turning African music into a force that honors the past and transcends borders. By Angelique Kidjo Ms. Kidjo is a singer-songwriter. This personal reflection is part of a ...

When people say African music is having a “global moment,” they are often talking about only a small part of the continent.