Unrelenting summer heat signals that it’s time to anticipate Montreal’s Nuits d’Afrique Festival, hosting its 40th edition from July 7 to 19 this year. With more than 30 countries and over 700 artists ...

African artists are reshaping the global music scene by infusing traditional sounds with modern influences. This fusion ...

The 2026 Nairobi Regional Kenya Music Festival produced a new generation of champions as little-known day schools stunned ...

One of the birthplaces of American music is Congo Square in New Orleans, where enslaved people gathered to sing, dance, drum, and preserve their traditions.

Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh and the Class of 2006 celebrated their 20-year St John's College reunion, fondly remembering late rapper ...

Auckland Live’s Matariki ki te Manawa programme runs from 15 June to 21 July 2026 as part of Auckland Council Events’ Matariki Festival 2026. Through a series of experiences across streets, public ...

The musician died this month at age 58. His collaborators are paying tribute to "a great artist who belongs to the world.” "He played those 21 strings with love." That's the great American banjo ...

If you want to firm up your body, head to the gym. If you want to exercise your brain, listen to music. There are few things that stimulate the brain the way music does. If you want to keep your brain ...

Budding African musicians showcased their talent at the annual Kora Music Awards festival this weekend but the journey to international fame for many African artists remains elusive. The Kora awards ...