An African safari is a #1 bucket list item for many people, but due to Covid-19, no one wants a long plane trip right now. While waiting for a safer time to plan a game-viewing safari, there’s no ...

TOWNSHIP FUNK by the South African D.J. and producer Mujava, is one of the biggest global dance hits of the past year. Built from martial snare drums that invoke a local music called kwaito, an ...

Amapiano has transcended its regional roots to become a global phenomenon, reshaping perceptions of African music through its unique sound and digital platforms.

The music industry has witnessed the meteoric rise of South African sensation Tyla, whose self-titled debut album has officially achieved gold certification. This milestone arrives as a testament to ...

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 ...

Ahmed Abdul-Malik was a resourceful and versatile bassist capable of fitting in with the groups of Thelonious Monk, Herbie Mann, and others. On his few recordings as a leader, he dove head first into ...