Thinking back on the biggest cultural moments of 2024, it’s hard to ignore the many African women who were at the center of it all. Over the past decade, global African music has been dominated by ...

At the 2024 Video Music Awards (VMAs), South African singer Tyla made waves with her performance and acceptance speech after winning the “Best Afrobeat” award for her hit song, “Water.” This moment ...

From samba to hip hop to reggae, so much of the music we enjoy has African roots. Tonight, for the first time, the Grammy Awards is recognizing music produced in Africa with a category of its own.

Amapiano has transcended its regional roots to become a global phenomenon, reshaping perceptions of African music through its ...

Two iconic quotes from two legendary artists. The first represents the revolutionary power of African music that has been used to overcome colonial oppression. The second declares the artist’s pride ...

Tyla's mission is clear. She's setting out to change the geography of pop stardom. "It's something I feel like the industry is lacking," the singer declares. "An African pop star." Fresh off a year of ...

Artists from the continent are breaking into the Western mainstream. We’ve got a playlist for your weekend cookout. By Desiree Ibekwe This week, The Times published a profile of Tems, a 28-year-old ...

African music, with its distinctive emphasis on polyrhythm and beats flowing from percussive instruments, was long treated as subordinate in the international music arena. Music from the continent ...

As the music industry gathers for Grammy Week, African music is playing an increasingly prominent role — not only on the awards stage, but across global pop culture. That momentum will be on display ...

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