Raymond Wise, the executive director of the institute and director of the choral ensemble, said “Potpourri” was created about ...

The continent is home to a plethora of dance styles, each with its own unique flair. From the energetic steps of West African dances to the intricate movements of East African traditions, these ...

Growing up in a Black township, Vusi Mdoyi found a sprinkle of joy under apartheid in a street-dancing style known as pantsula. As a choreographer, he has elevated it into high art, injected with ...

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 ...

BEREA, Ohio -- With a charming smile and engaging personality, West African master drummer and performer Assane Seck recently shared his story with Berea through conversation, rhythmic beats and ...

Houston dancer, educator, and author Stacey Allen joins Houston Matters to discuss her new children’s book, “D is for Dance,” a joyful, illustrated celebration of movement inspired by the African ...

Mthuthuzeli November was determined to get out of his impoverished home town. Now he has his work alongside George Balanchine ...

“Bomba is not only a genre, it's kind of a lifestyle," one dancer said. As the nation commemorates Black History Month, Afro-Puerto Ricans are using their traditional dance and music -- Bomba -- to ...

STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - The African-American Heritage and Multicultural Festival is celebrating 36 years of tradition over the weekend. The festival hosted in Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton gathers ...

Editor's Note: This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities and their impact on our region. The series builds on The Star ...