The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) has released a new book spotlighting objects in its music collection to show the compelling ways Black music has ...

An irreplaceable vinyl collection of Black music valued at over $2.3 million has been donated to Stanford University in California. Nearly 65 years in the making, the collection was donated by Bram ...

Fresh from its Paris Fashion Week debut, MaXhosa Africa’s SIYI’KULTURE collection captivated local audiences at MXS Kulture Festival 2026, transforming a rain-hit day into a vibrant celebration of Sou ...

Zoom out. What’s this place all about? The NMAAM is the new cornerstone of Nashville's mammoth Fifth + Broadway complex, a destination with restaurants, live music venues, and shops. Its high ...

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 ...

For African music, 2024 was a landmark year. The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) confirmed that Sub-Saharan Africa's recorded music revenue surpassed $100 million for the ...