The immediate public reaction to the death of Gloria Bosman from a short respiratory illness on 14 March 2023 was shocked disbelief. The multiple award-winning South African jazz vocalist, composer and teacher was only 50.
Black alternative music is undoubtedly part of Black history, but the genre continues to be associated with whiteness.
The pioneer’s contributions to reggae are being revisited by those who understand the full scope of his impact on reggae – and many more genres besides.
Since their debut album Three Feet High And Rising in 1989, De La Soul have been challenging and changing the sound of hip hop.
In the run-up to Nigeria’s February 2023 elections, the country’s younger generation has mobilised to demand change and redefine the political landscape – and music has been pivotal.
Unquestionably, the Nigerian music industry has evolved over the years onto the global stage.
The Reggae music style emerged in Jamaica in the late 1960s and became the dominant style there for many years.
“East African hip hop” is a genre of music that developed in East Africa in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
African music has been an integral part of the culture for centuries, and many great musicians have emerged from the continent.
These 8 Black UK rappers are among some of the best artists to top the UK Charts and most of them have had major breakthroughs in their music careers.
