5 Ways To Support Your Favourite Black Creatives And Entertainers This Christmas
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How East African Culture Shaped The Music Of A State In India
Today, we’re diving into the incredible journey of how East African culture shaped the music of Gujarat, a state in western India. It’s a tale of migration, connection, and the universal language of rhythm.
Rhythms Of Africa: The Impact Of African Music In Shaping Global Entertainment Experiences
Whether it is Afro Beats, Soukous, Amapiano, Highlife, or Makossa, African music has come of age and has become a regular feature all around the world, impacting audiences, initiating collaboration among other artists, and generally shaping the global entertainment experience.
Onyeka Onwenu Remembered: Nigerian Pop Star, Activist, And Voice Of National Unity
Her style of music was unique and defies categories. Most importantly, she was a voice of national unity, calling for tolerance and justice through her music and her films.
The Lingala Sound: A Deep Dive Into Congolese Music
Lingala, a captivating blend of traditional African rhythms, Latin melodies, and French influences, features infectious beats, intricate guitar riffs, and soulful vocals.
How Drums Tell The Story Of Black Arab Heritage
Music, like other facets of culture, provides a window into the histories and heritage of different regions and peoples. Historical narratives of slavery often present Black Arabs as passive subjects in the slave trade, but studying their musical traditions makes clear their agency in telling their own story.
Stevie Wonder’s Ghanaian Citizenship Reflects Long-Standing Links Between African-Americans And The Continent.
There’s a long history of African Americans settling in Ghana or keeping in close contact with the first African country to gain independence. This relationship has most recently been exemplified by musician Stevie Wonder taking up Ghanaian citizenship
The Most Important Voice On Beyoncé’s New Album
By giving Martell a platform, Beyoncé simultaneously gives credit to her predecessor while staking her place in the country music tradition.
Reclaiming Country Music For Black America: Beyoncé’s Bold Move Challenges Industry Norms
“Texas Hold ‘Em” has already been a massive hit, becoming Beyoncé’s first #1 hit in country music when it debuted at the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. This is the first time a Black female artist has debuted at #1 on that chart.
After ‘Rapper’s Delight,’ Black hip-hop went global – its impact has been massive; so too efforts to keep it real
The rapid spread of “Rapper’s Delight” is an important milestone in hip-hop’s first 50 years.