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A look into the history of Chimurenga music, and how the Rhodesian Bush War paved the way for Zimbabwe to become the home of African guitar music.
Global sensation CKay breaks down the vibrant history of Afrobeats — from its roots in West Africa to its explosive rise on ...
LAMA2025 Legacy Africa Music Awards Legacy Africa Music Awards (LAMA) is an award that celebrates the pioneers of African music, whose talent have helped shape the sound of Africa. DOHA, QATAR, July ...
It does not matter if you are in your bedroom, squeezed on a crowded bus, walking through the streets, or sitting on a tiny ...
Tanzanian singer, fashion entrepreneur, and record label executive, Juma Mkambala, popularly known as Juma Jux, has expressed his deep commitment to taking East African music and culture to the global ...
11 Trailblazing Achievements by African Artists In honor of Billboard Africa launching, here's a look back at some of the historic firsts African artists have accomplished.
Mastercard Launches Afrobeat and Amapiano Sonic Anthems to Deepen Cultural Connection across Africa ...
WHAT: Bloomington Early Music Festival tries something new this year: "Early Music in the African Diaspora," a weeklong event, including activities and concerts, some include pre-concert discussions.
PORTUGAL - Afro Nation isn’t just another music festival; it's a dynamic cultural ecosystem celebrating the brilliance, ...
Melissa Kariuki, founder of Whip Music, joins the Recording Academy, marking a historic milestone for African music ...
Sony Music France and Sony Music Publishing France have acquired Lusafrica and Africa Nostra, a long-established label and ...
Founded in 1988 by José Da Silva, Paris-headquartered Lusafrica specializes in Portuguese-language African music and other world music ...