Afrobeats Is Taking The World
With more than 13 billion Spotify plays and a startling 550% increase between 2017 and 2025, Afrobeats has established itself…
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Best Black Jazz Musicians Ever
In recording these artists, we celebrate the African American cultural heritage in jazz, highlighting how each pioneer combined personal life with musical creativity. Their stories, grounded in community, adversity, and sheer creativity, echo well beyond the bandstand, informing larger conversations on identity, survival, and artistic autonomy.
The Legacy Of Whitney Houston And Her Enduring Inspiration
Source: Whitney Houston – Wikipedia I Decided Long Ago Never to Walk In Anyone’s Shadow; If I Fail, or if…
Kendrick Lamar Tapped For Super Bowl Halftime Show: What’s Next In The Drake Feud?
Kendrick Lamar will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans at 6:30pm ET on February 9, 2025, marking his second appearance on the coveted stage.
5 Ways To Support Your Favourite Black Creatives And Entertainers This Christmas
Image Source: Shutterstock The year is coming to an end, and everyone will begin to appreciate the special and lovely…
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.