Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. South African-born, Harlem, New York City raised, DJ/producer AQUTIE is unifying the dance world with her signature global African ...

With a vocal dynamism that straddles house, jazz, R&B and folk, she deserves a high profile for 'Entropy,' her new EP with ...

"This is when I fell in love with DJing and Afro house," Ciza says. At the time, 3-step – South Africa's latest dance music genre that is named after its signature three-kick drum rhythm and blends ...

As the Latin trap anthem “Singamo” rings over the speakers at the Echo in Echo Park, more than 50 people sing along and twerk onstage. Dina Ben-Nissan and Courtney Hollinquest take turns spinning ...

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.

Selah Thompson (front) teaches how the skirt is used in Afro Cuban dance to mimic natural movements seen in nature at the Traditional Music Society dance class. Susan Pfannmuller Special to The Star ...

The passing of celebrated Malian flautist, composer and arranger Boncana Maïga at the age of 77 truly marks the end of an era in the music of west Africa. He was a charismatic performer and bandleader ...

If there's a notable denominator in African music, it's the drums that embody the soul that drives the vibrant creativity and ingenuity of the continent's music stars. Outsydah is one of the stars ...

Performances in N.Y.C. Fans emerged from pandemic lockdowns primed to hit the floor. Now online platforms are bringing fresh sounds and budding stars to bigger audiences worldwide. Fans emerged from ...

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 ...