On a chilly October night, the dimly lit lounge of Rock Steady — a popular Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Midtown — is notably empty. Staffers are preparing for what’s supposed to be a busy night ahead.

Since its inception, the question of who, when, and where rock music originated has been a topic of debate. That cool mixture of drums, bass, and electric guitar, merging melody, uptempo beats, and ...

Hailing from Niger, West Africa, Tal National has slowly built a reputation for energetic live performances — sometimes spanning five hours per set — starting with 2006’s debut, Apokte. The ensemble, ...

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) -As temperatures rise this summer, we’re turning up the volume on a different kind of heat — the cultural impact of Black music. June is African American Music ...

British rock band Coldplay may be set for a sensational return to South Africa in 2027, their first tour of the country since ...

This bi-annual festival is offering an ultimate experience like no other with the Winterfest, which celebrates African rock music. From moshpits to extravagant performances from seven rock bands, ...

British rock band Coldplay may make a sensational return to South Africa in 2027, marking their first tour in the country ...

From No Friends of Harry to Wonderboom, South Africa’s iconic alt and rock acts reunite for The Hangout: Legends Fest in ...

"Abridged paperback edition of Africa, volume 1 of The Garland encyclopedia of world music, with the addition of a new article, 'Exploring African Music' as well as articles by Alex Perullo, Gregory ...

Pete Rock descended onto the stage of the Wexner Center for the Arts, joining friend, fellow musician and Assistant Professor of Hip Hop Jason Rawls — who goes by J Rawls — to explore Rock’s music and ...