Islam spread to sub-Saharan Africa around the ninth century, but many Westerners are only now realizing how deep-seated the religion is in countries like Mali, Mauritania and Senegal. Last month, two ...

The French musician with Senegalese roots is bringing his band and a new film to the Cedar Cultural Center for 'An evening ...

“World music,” a term for music made by everybody who doesn’t happen to look or sound like us, is a “World music,” a term for music made by everybody who doesn’t happen to look or sound like us, is a ...

PIKINE, Senegal — On Senegal's peninsula, just west of Dakar, is a neighborhood that attracts hundreds of the country's most gifted musicians, artists and creatives. They all meet at Africulturban, a ...

Allow me to join the international Committee of All Africa Music Awards in expressing gratitude and appreciation to the Government of Senegal for accepting to host AFRIMA 8th Edition on 12th to 15th ...

When our country trudged forth into war with Iraq, hundreds of prominent actors, artists and musicians were quick to display some form of protest, be it a newly penned song, a heartfelt message on a ...

DAKAR, Senegal — In a classroom at the House of Urban Culture, tucked away in the narrow streets of Dakar, Senegal, Aminata Thiam claps her hands in time with a beat she created on her computer. “You ...

The Italian Cultural Institute of Dakar celebrates the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the city of Naples with the ...

Senegal's Youssou N'Dour has taken his music to audiences around the world but says his decision to stop singing and run for president was prompted by a nagging sound straight from the streets of his ...

In 2005, heavy rains flooded neighborhoods around Dakar, Senegal, forcing tens of thousands of people out of their homes. It was the worst downpour in decades and Babacar Niang, a rapper also known as ...