The “Black Church in Detroit” explores the history and influence of Black religious music. For Black Music Month, host Stephen Henderson talks with Rev. Larry Simmons of Baber Memorial AME Church and ...

MORNING. YOU HAVE A REALLY UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO PART IN A MULTI-DAY CELEBRATION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSIC AT U OF L REALLY COOL EVENT THAT’S UP WE WANT TO TELL YOU ABOUT IT HERE TO TALK A LITTLE BIT ...

WTVF-NASHVILLE — How has African American music shaped Nashville’s history? Carrie Sharp is joined by Katie Rainge-Briggs of the National Museum of African American Music and Lorenzo Washington of ...

Most people have never heard of Gnawa. Originally you weren't supposed to. For centuries, the music was only played in secret ceremonies by enslaved Black Africans brought to Morocco. Gnawa—an ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Beyoncé wrangled up plenty of attention with the release of her latest album, "Cowboy Carter." Her two-step into country music further carved her name in history books as she ...

From the 16th to the 19th centuries, the kingdom of Kaabu dominated a swath of West Africa that included modern-day Guinea-Bissau. The stories of its royalty and reign have been told for generations ...

The University of South Africa, Unisa, made history with the inaugural Unisa African Music Festival hosted on 26 and 27 September 2025 at its Muckleneuk Campus in Pretoria. The two-day event brought ...

Tunisian musician and singer-songwriter known for his innovative blend of traditional North African music and contemporary influences. Mastering the ancient Guembri and infusing his work with modern ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Nashville is known as the Country Music Capitol of the World. It’s a place where three chords and the truth can be heard night after night on Broadway. The origins of that ...

Stories of the kingdom of Kaabu's reign have been told for generations through a kind of traditional song. Now, an archaeological dig has confirming the histories told and retold by griots. From the ...