If you've ever caught yourself singing along to a song in a language you don't speak, welcome to the club. That's the magic of music, especially African music. From Lagos to Dar es Salaam to Accra, ...
A new award category for music from the continent reflects its exploding cultural and commercial appeal in the United States and beyond. Last December, the Recording Academy convened a listening ...
From Ultra South Africa to Afro Nation Portugal, here are the best lineups this year. By Heran Mamo Multiple music festivals across the globe are celebrating African music throughout the whole year, ...
As the music industry gathers for Grammy Week, African music is playing an increasingly prominent role — not only on the awards stage, but across global pop culture. That momentum will be on display ...
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 ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting on Africa, its diaspora & hip-hop's class acts. South African superstar Tyla has won her first MTV Video Music Award and ...
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.
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