All around the world, people are shouting the reminder that black lives matter. Homegrown and international terrorism is still alive and well. And we still don't know what happened to Sandra Bland.

From Lordkez to Umzulu Phaqa, a wave of young musicians is shaping a vibrant South African Neo-Soul movement that defies easy labels ...

The 1960’s and 1970’s were a time of political and social turmoil in the U.S. and also a time of transition and change. The era saw the rise of Malcolm X and MLK, afros and dashikis, blackploitation ...

The Voice of America launched African Music Mix, a stream of African music, available to African listeners daily. The show is broadcast daily and includes contents from a VOA archive of 12,000 African ...

Talented producers have the gift of turning anything they sample into gold. Whether it’s country music from New Zealand, jazz from Russia, EDM from the UK or 1970s soul from New Orleans. At one point, ...

With dozens of new Afrobeat outfits appearing every year, the Budos Band has long sought to differentiate itself from fellow Fela aficionados. On its fourth release, “Burnt Offering,” the nine-piece ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – A free concert is coming to Greenville celebrating African American music. The 7 pm concert is free and open to the public. It will be held at 4354 Lee St. in Ayden. For more ...

The 1960’s and 1970’s were a time of political and social turmoil in the U.S. and also a time of transition and change. The era saw the rise of Malcolm X and MLK, afros and dashikis, blackploitation ...

Sharon Katz playing the guitar. It is unusual when a person combines great talent with compassion for others, but South African musician Sharon Katz has both in spades. Music can soothe and heal the ...