See full article by Steven Lewis on how African American music is a vital part of America's musical heritage. Explore a selection of the Smithsonian's wide range of collections preserving the material ...

Through music, communities pass on stories of history, hardships ... been as influential on the modern world as the music of the African-American community. For hundreds of years, the most ...

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South African DJ Black Coffee has always decried the pigeon-holing of African music on to the side-stage as opposed to what he called the "main stage" of music events and festivals. Now ...

The African music industry is on the cusp of a revolution, with Afrobeats and other genres dominating the global music market. Despite the challenges faced by the industry, African artists like ...

Take a behind-the-scenes journey into South Africa’s vibrant music history with From the Hip with Benjy Mudie. This podcast, hosted by industry veteran Mudie, dives into nearly five decades of ...