Jorja Smith is no stranger to collaborating with African musicians, from showing off her chemistry with Burna Boy on the sensual “Gum Body” from his 2018 album African Giant and the sweltering 2019 ...

Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has won the Best African Music Performance category at the 67th Grammy Awards. She secured the award with her song Love Me JeJe ...

The 1982 track was the band's only No. 1 hit — but has been widely criticized for its confusing lyricsIt was a No. 1 hit — ...

This list, according to Africa Facts Zone, celebrates the continent’s best-selling artistes, those whose music has resonated far and wide, racking up millions of units sold across the world.

In the audio clip below, the bass singer and civil rights activist Paul Robeson sings "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot", one of the best known examples of African American music from this time.

One of the best-known African drums is the West African djembe. It is shaped like a large goblet and played with bare hands. The body is carved from a hollowed trunk and is covered in goat skin.

Each of the museum's galleries focuses on how African American music changed through specific ... Tickets are timed, so it is best to book in advance. Adult tickets cost $26.95, while those ...

Nigerian and South African music achieved unprecedented growth last year on Spotify, earning record-breaking royalties, the ...

For over 30 years, Afropop has brought the best of African and world music to American audiences, along with insightful commentary, artist interviews, and cultural context. Hosted by Georges ...