Sixteen leading African artistes have arrived in Nigeria as Lagos prepares to host the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), an event aimed at celebrating the continent’s musical ...

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African music, with its distinctive emphasis on polyrhythm and beats flowing from percussive instruments, was long treated as subordinate in the international music arena. Music from the continent ...

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 ...

The streaming service, dubbed The Kleek, will initially be free. By Georg Szalai Global Business Editor Vivendi’s Universal Music Group sees the potential to develop music stars and reach more music ...

On a chilly October night, the dimly lit lounge of Rock Steady — a popular Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Midtown — is notably empty. Staffers are preparing for what’s supposed to be a busy night ahead.

T he explosion of Afrobeats has been one of the biggest stories in the music industry over the past five years, with acts like Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, and Tems becoming global superstars. As ...

Tyla's mission is clear. She's setting out to change the geography of pop stardom. "It's something I feel like the industry is lacking," the singer declares. "An African pop star." Fresh off a year of ...

African music has exploded onto the world stage in recent years, but its streaming platforms lag behind. Spotify is only available in five African countries and while Apple Music recently expanded ...

ViacomCBS' MTV Africa Music Awards will return in February, for the first time in years. Due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, it will be put on as a virtual event in partnership with Uganda's ...

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 ...