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

The evolution of acoustic guitar music in Africa is a story of trailblazers who fused traditional rhythms with innovative ...

One of the best-known African drums is the West African djembe. It is shaped like a large goblet and played with bare hands. The body is carved from a hollowed trunk and is covered in goat skin.

With a mix of freedom songs, African American spirituals, gospel music, traditional African folk melodies and reggae, this was a celebration not only of the passengers’ role in helping to ...

Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, outshone her compatriots Davido, Yemi Alade, Burna Boy, Wizkid ...

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

As Calgary’s population grows and diversifies, its cultural and music scene is expanding to reflect this dynamic shift. From ...