Nontokozo Mkhize and Xolly Mncwango leading the way in South African gospel music
South African gospel artists are making history on streaming platforms, with Nontokozo Mkhize's debut album matching national ...
How this Nashville-raised music exec champions Black artists across genres
Shannon Sanders, an African-American South Nashville native and award-winning BMI executive director of creative, reflects on ...
Mdou Moctar puts acoustic spin on new album of socially relevant anthems for Africa
It’s hard for people from [America] to know what is going on around Africa. The media never allow you to see the reality, honestly. And that is a big problem," Moctar says.
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African gospel choirs, artistes find their voice
While foreign gospel has traditionally held a prominent place on the continent in the past, a new wave of homegrown talent is ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: From blues to hip hop, African influence makes America rock — and roll
Black American music is music of the spirit, a profound diversity of lessons to be enjoyed. Never duplicated but often imitated, its drumbeats are heartbeats of the inner person that ignites ...
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From Music to Trade: Africa’s Cultural Proliferation and Economic Growth
Sub-Saharan Africa’s music industry is the fastest-growing worldwide, with revenue up over 20% in 2023 alone. The industry showcases how African youth are transforming the continent’s creative ...
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Jacobs School of Music presents ‘A Celebration of African American and African Diasporic Song’
The Jacobs School of Music voice department held the special performance, “A Celebration of African American and African ...
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AU and AFRIMA Sign MoU to Promote African Music and Cultural Industries on Global Stage
This strengthened alliance further enhances the AU’s commitment to using music and creative industries as catalysts for ...
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Michael Mosoeu Moerane Was a Pioneering Composer in South Africa. a New Book Is Restoring His Place in History [analysis]
Composer and educator Michael Mosoeu Moerane (1904-1980) is probably best known for a few evergreen choral works, including Della and Sylvia, still sung by choirs across South Africa today.And, of ...