The passing of celebrated Malian flautist, composer and arranger Boncana Maïga at the age of 77 truly marks the end of an era ...

African folklore is being preserved and celebrated by a number of diaspora artists, who are using their platforms to spread awareness of these rich cultural traditions ...

The Yoruba talking drum, an iconic instrument from West Africa, is a testament to the continent's rich musical heritage ...

Internationally recognised and based in Cape Town, The Wine Glass Guy transforms the everyday wine glass into an extraordinary custom musical instrument. His one-of-a-kind setup f ...

During her tour behind-the-scenes of “Disney’s The Lion King,” Maranda met the percussionist who uses traditional African instruments to create added sound effects for the show.

Members of the Rayville Junior High School Library Club took a field trip Feb. 13 to the Delta Music Museum Hall of Fame and the Arcade Theatre in Ferriday. The purpose of the tri ...

The NorthWood High School music department invites the community to witness the talents of the winter ensembles in the upcoming Winter Showcase, taking place at 7 p.m. tonight in the ...

Songs that speak of love, resilience, community and cultural pride are crossing borders and digital platforms, connecting local scenes with global audiences. This journey brings together some of the ...

Montreal multidisciplinary artist Lateef Martin is turning bike parts into music — and earning international attention for it. Martin, the CEO and creative director of Miscellaneous Studios, has ...

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Across two days, the Sonic Boom Festival of New Music will highlight composers from across B.C., presenting a cavalcade of world premieres. Expect to hear 18 new pieces, demonstrating that our ...

The Afro-Uruguayan rhythms, born among enslaved Africans and once banned, now draws thousands to public squares and carnival parades ...