Timeless, soulful, classic and simply “good music” is what Grammy-nominated Jagged Edge (JE) has delivered for more than a decade. A breath of fresh air and a positive replenishment of what has been ...

The world’s largest Afrobeats festival is returning to Detroit for its second consecutive year this summer. As the only U.S. date for Afro Nation in 2024, many fans of the event are asking: why ...

To say there is a plethora of global parties worthy of “bucket list” status is an understatement. But if you’re like me, you know that music is the real currency of any bacchanal; also if you’re like ...

Rising Afro RnB sensation Jainy Amarachi Offei, known on stage as ‘Jainy’ is ready to claim her spotlight. At just 20 years old, the Ghana-based singer of Nigerian-Ghanaian heritage is making ...

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 ...

On a chilly October night, the dimly lit lounge of Rock Steady — a popular Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Midtown — is notably empty. Staffers are preparing for what’s supposed to be a busy night ahead.

T he explosion of Afrobeats has been one of the biggest stories in the music industry over the past five years, with acts like Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, and Tems becoming global superstars. As ...

While the mainstream often forgets, there’s a powerful and deeply ingrained tradition of Afro-Caribbean music in Colombia. From instruments like the marimba de chonta, el guasá, and el cununo to ...

From samba to hip hop to reggae, so much of the music we enjoy has African roots. Tonight, for the first time, the Grammy Awards is recognizing music produced in Africa with a category of its own.