I play traditional music, and I don't know what the blues is." African Americans would later mix and morph these West African sounds into jazz, rock & roll, soul, funk, and hip-hop. Since djelis ...

West African master drummer and performer Assane Seck, founder of Africa Dobo Drum and Dance Collective, recently shared his ...

TRACE, a leading music network, is set to host the second edition of the TRACE Awards, a prestigious event celebrating ...

Dranoff 2 Piano Fusion presented its Black History Month tribute this past weekend, featuring a 12-member multicultural ensemble led by local vocalist, violinist and educator Nicole Yarling. The ...

Discover the vibrant culture of Ghana, where tradition meets modernity, and African American influences blend with local ...

Besides their intro and outro performances, Baba NGida played nine pieces, each connecting to West African culture. Unlike ...

jazz and Latin American music due to the historic movement of African slaves to the Americas. Millions of people were taken from Africa to America and the West Indies, especially during the period ...