Music and video streaming service Apple Music has launched a new artist discovery program in Africa called Africa Rising. Every two months through the program, Apple Music’s editorial team will select ...

Supporters of Nelson Mandela celebrate after singing the national anthem in Pretoria, South Africa, June 25, 2013. A local music quota introduced by the South African Broadcasting Corporation aims at ...

Explore the emergence of kwapi, a new sound that bridges the gap between kwaito and amapiano, preserving the cultural legacy ...

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 ...

From Ultra South Africa to Afro Nation Portugal, here are the best lineups this year. By Heran Mamo Multiple music festivals across the globe are celebrating African music throughout the whole year, ...

At 2 p.m. Feb. 3, I met John Fleming, his sister, and Ruby Miller, at the American Museum of Science and Energy. It was my privilege to provide a tour to acquaint our speaker for the evening with ...