Want to convince your friends you’re a bigger music snob than they are? Here’s a cheat sheet: an interactive timeline showing the birthplace and evolution of different genres of western dance music.

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. “Nigeria and South Africa are dominating the most,” said Tuma Basa, ...

Thapelo Kgakatsi, founder of Ubuhle Cultural Group.Picture: SuppliedDANCE, music and theatre have been part of Thapelo Kgakatsi’s life for more than two decades. Known affectionately in his community ...

VESTAL (WBNG) -- An assistant professor in the Africana Studies Department is sharing his knowledge of song and dance with students. Samuel Elikem Kwame Nyamuame a native of Ghana and has a background ...

30 students got the chance to participate in a workshop learning traditional African songs. [anvplayer video=”5141978″ station=”998132″] The workshop was hosted at SPAC by Zimbabwean vocal ensemble, ...