A sacred Ivorian drum, the Djidji Ayokwe, has returned home after over a century seized by French colonial forces. This massive talking drum, vital for community communication and a symbol of Ebrie ...

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

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Nigerian singer and songwriter CKay has criticised the popularised use of the term “Afrobeats,” describing it as a convenient.

Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...

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

Every once in a while, a single instrument arrives and rewrites the rules. Not just for music, but for culture itself. Think about it. A strip of brass and a few keys gave birth to jazz. A solid block ...

On The Map is where we highlight famous and not as well-known musical sites that you can visit. This month we check into a ...

Nigerian singer CKay has criticized the term "Afrobeats," describing it as a "convenient" but "overgeneralised" label for the diverse sounds emerging from Africa. Speaking with CNN, the 'Love Nwantiti ...

Partly housed in the former Old England department store, a landmark 1899 Art Nouveau building, the Musical Instruments Museum (also known as the "MIM") is located about a half-mile from the ...

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.