How African instruments, rhythms, and innovators shaped the genre long before it became a cultural symbol of the American South. Long before country music became a billion-dollar cultural force, its ...

The soul-shattering abuses suffered by enslaved Africans, who were forcibly stripped of their languages, religions and other key aspects of their culture, were fortunately no match for their ...

Pan-Africanism has historically functioned as both a political philosophy and a cultural movement dedicated to the liberation, unity, dignity, and advancement of African peoples across the continent ...

The late musician Madosini playing the umrhube mouthbow. Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images via Getty Images When you pluck, strike or stroke the string of a musical bow, you get not only one note but extra ...

Richard Lorings rousing production celebrates South African dance and music bringing to life the countrys social and musical history through a captivating blend of song dance drumming music and ...