As we immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry of February, two significant and harmonious celebrations unfold side-by-side — Black History Month and Reggae Month. Beyond the well-deserved spotlight on ...

Afrotronix is an Afrofuturist icon.​​ Led by Chadian guitarist-producer Caleb Rimtobaye from Montreal, the project fuses ...

There are 10 categories in the Latin, Global, Reggae & New Age, Ambient or Chant Field at the 2026 Grammys. Below, we assess the state of the race in four of those categories — best global music album ...

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 ...

DULUTH — Since its inception 17 years ago, the Bayfront Reggae and World Music Festival has grown from 660 attendees to 3,500 in 2022, tripling its overall budget and bringing in high-profile artists ...

Think about the music pumping through your headphones right now. Where did it actually come from? Every beat, every guitar riff, every lyrical flourish can trace its roots back to specific places ...

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 ...

The All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) is indeed the continent’s biggest music award platform, as 1,216 artistes, delegates and industry stakeholders from 48 African countries stormed Lagos for the 9th ...

There's no denying that Burna Boy is one of the biggest names in African music right now. Not only is he a talented singer, songwriter, and performer, but he's also a cultural icon who represents the ...

Stay on top of what’s happening in the Bay Area with essential Bay Area news stories, sent to your inbox every weekday. Bay Area-raised host Ericka Cruz Guevarra brings you context and analysis to ...

There’s no doubt that African songs have taken the music industry by storm over the past few years. From dominating the billboard charts to being played at weddings and other events. Did you know that ...

In tandem with Black History Month, February also marks Reggae Month, celebrating one of the most popular Black protest musical genres. As we immerse ourselves in the rich tapestry of February, two ...