Africa deserves our respect, not just our mercy. And out of respect for the music, I felt compelled to record the album in Africa." With its robust percussion and asymmetrical song structure, 'Africa' ...

This week, Spotlight on Africa explores cinema and music scoring for African documentary projects with storytellers from Mozambique and Kenya. We will also bring you news from the Cannes Film Festival ...

Folk music from various parts of Africa, performed by native musicians. Background information by Andrew Tracey on the television production on container, and program notes ([2] p.)--inserted in ...

Ahmed Abdul-Malik was a resourceful and versatile bassist capable of fitting in with the groups of Thelonious Monk, Herbie Mann, and others. On his few recordings as a leader, he dove head first into ...

The 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA), held from January 7–11, 2026 in Lagos, Nigeria, with the theme “Unstoppable Africa”, was more than a glamorous awards ceremony. It was a cultural statement, a ...

Experts highlight how foreign actors are exploiting weaknesses in Africa's information ecosystem to influence narratives around politics, trade and strategic resources. This statement was originally ...