The African lute, called the ngoni, xalam, or kora depending on the region and culture, has a rich history dating back ...

Enslaved Africans seeking to reconnect with their lost cultural traditions brought African concepts to instruments in the ...

Even though she started writing songs at a very young age, Tems wrote her first official song at 17 -- a song “about a Sunday ...

The first African American to play the lead role in “Carmen” at the Sydney Opera House is shifting away from her roots to ...

February is Black History Month, and South Florida is honoring the occasion with a variety of activities that salute the ...

In Saginaw, locals can celebrate Black History Month at The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History. At noon Feb. 11, Lunch ...

February is Black History Month which marks the return of a unique annual event in Music City, The Nashville Conference on ...

Black/African Americans of Santa Barbara County invite community members to join in celebrating the historical achievements ...

From hip-hop to soul food to HBCUs, these events celebrate Black culture and excellence in Phoenix, Chandler, Scottsdale and ...

Miriam Makeba, a key figure in African music history, spent much of her 76 years promoting African culture globally. The Grammy Awards have increasingly recognized African music, with the Best ...

Black History Kingston will host a series of events in February and beyond, ranging from performances to art exhibitions to ...