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.
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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.
Ethiopia’s musicians fled the country after the 1974 revolution – how their unique Afro-inspired culture lives on
Musicians were part of a mass outflow of people from the Horn of Africa that began as a direct outcome of the Ethiopian revolution.
Street scrolls: The beats, rhymes, and spirituality of Latin hip-hop – taking a clue from Afro hip-hop?
Hip-hop turns 50 this summer, and throughout its history, Latinos’ experiences have been important threads in this music’s cries for justice.
The life and legacy of Bill Withers
Withers’s inspirational words and soulful voice grabbed millions of hearts, influencing the music business.
From its birth 50 years ago, hip-hop has spread throughout Europe and challenged outdated ideals of Black identity
Modern-day European rappers are challenging outdated European views of citizenship and reshaping public debate on racial and ethnic identity.