The rhythm and sounds of the drum circles were the seeds for American music. Ragtime and jazz both have roots in Congo Square ...

Single-day tickets are now on sale for the 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, after weekend passes were available ...

A mine collapse at Congo’s key Rubaya coltan site kills large numbers of miners, and officials and rebels sharply dispute the death toll. Congolese mining authorities say the collapse happened ...

New Orleans is a city where music is not just entertainment; it is the heartbeat of daily life. From the syncopated grooves ...

Sachi Basaki just managed to get them off their feet. He started with a very slow pace and tried teaching the audience Lingala phrases, which many failed to grasp. So, he decided to pick up the pace ...

The family of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. is honoring him with a private memorial at Rainbow PUSH headquarters in Chicago.

Olivia Rodrigo‘s latest music video definitely strikes a chord, shining a light on the lives of today’s children in areas ...

By Maxwell Akalaare Adombila and Ange Kasongo DAKAR/KINSHASA, March 2 (Reuters) - The U.S. has made progress in its push to prise Congo's strategic minerals from China's orbit, but conflict, contested ...

Family and friends of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. held an intimate farewell at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition's headquarters, following a public celebration attended by prominent figures, emphasizing his ...

The London African Gospel Choir brings Graceland Reimagined to Dorset, marking 40 years of Paul Simon’s iconic album.

A major new deal aimed at securing critical minerals for the United States is moving forward, but its success depends on a key policy decision in Washington.