For two Lansing musicians, Black music is heritage — and a lifeline

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — As the nation marks African American Music Appreciation Month in June, two Lansing musicians say the ...

Why Africa’s global music boom still leaves much of the continent unheard

When people say African music is having a “global moment,” they are often talking about only a small part of the continent.
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He's the first African musician to get a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

On December 19, the first African musician ever awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award was announced. The honor goes to Fela Kuti, the Afrobeat pioneer and activist who died in 1997. He joins an ...

The rise of amapiano: How digital platforms are powering South Africa’s global sound

Amapiano has transcended its regional roots to become a global phenomenon, reshaping perceptions of African music through its ...
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Mbongeni Ngema, South African Musician and ‘Sarafina!’ Creator, Dies at 68

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mbongeni Ngema, a distinguished South African musician and creator of the musical “Sarafina!,” died on Wednesday in a car accident ...