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

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

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

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See full article by Steven Lewis on how African American music is a vital part of America's musical heritage. Explore a selection of the Smithsonian's wide range of collections preserving the material ...

By Kazeem UgbodagaTemilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems has become a trailblazer in the global music scene, marking a historic achievement as the second Nigerian female artist to win a Grammy.From ...

Black American music is music of the spirit, a profound diversity of lessons to be enjoyed. Never duplicated but often imitated, its drumbeats are heartbeats of the inner person that ignites ...

WITH HENRY LOUIS GATES JR” February 13, 2025 9:00 – 11:00 pm Explore the Origin of Black Spirituality Through Sermon and Song ...

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 ...

Nigerian music sensation Tems has made history once again, clinching her second Grammy award at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards. The globally acclaimed singer-songwriter won the Best African Music ...