Running at Somerset House, Rhythm & Roots traces the influence of hip-hop, dancehall and street fashion from the early 1990s ...

While reviewing the latest DJ Babatr release, I pondered on how important outside recognition is for an artist’s confidence.

The Ghanaian rap scene has always been fierce, a battleground for bars, flow, and pure street authenticity. But while today’s ...

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As the world marks Fela Kuti's 87th posthumous birthday this week, Okayplayer and OkayAfrica celebrate the legendary musician's life and legacy with stories that explore his lasting impact on music, ...

Denham Audio’s LMajor was on deck with an absolute screamer of mix as part of a DEXT Recordings showcase. Featuring punishing ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Critic’s Notebook The avant-garde works that emerged from World War II continue to influence how audiences view contemporary music decades later. Credit...Jan Robert Dünnweller ...

Novena Carmel hosts KCRW’s signature music program: Genre-spanning discoveries and classics from all eras, live performances, candid chats, and more. UK soul-jazz collective Kokoroko hits KCRW's ...

Taylor Swift imitates one of William Shakespeare’s most tragic characters for her “The Fate of Ophelia” music video. The song, which is the opening track on her new “The Life of a Showgirl” album, ...

Best believe she’s still dropping Easter eggs. Taylor Swift officially released “The Fate of Ophelia” music video online Sunday, two days after fans saw it in movie theaters for “The Official Release ...

A child of the 80s and a teenager of the 90s, Jennie Baptiste grew up amongst the heyday of the UK’s hip hop scene and ...

The 23rd annual Austin City Limits Music Festival is set to kick off across nine stages and over two weekends at Zilker Park in downtown Austin. The first weekend starts on Friday, Oct. 3, and runs ...