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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Msaki at the 29th annual South African Music Awards (SAMA) at SunBet Arena on November 18, 2023 in Pretoria, South Africa. Her ...

“South Africa’s talent is ahead of its industry.” These words are spoken by Romario Afonso, who together with Jarren Van Eeden and Gumz form the core team of new imprint Gumz Muzic. All 3 have been ...

All it took was a single song — 2013’s “Khona” by South African pop group Mafikizolo — to turn Yoko Itaya into a champion for African dance music in Japan. Since her early 20s, the Tokyo native had ...

South African duo Major League DJz have reached another milestone in their global push to elevate African dance music, having received a nomination at the 2026 Electronic Dance Music Awards in Miami.

SOAS, University of London provides funding as a member of The Conversation UK. The passing of celebrated Malian flautist, composer and arranger Boncana Maïga at the age of 77 truly marks the end of ...

Renowned South African DJ Black Coffee celebrates his milestone 50th birthday, marking a remarkable journey from humble beginnings to Grammy-winning success.