How Beyoncé Reclaims Country Music's Roots for Black Artists
Afropop
You have no doubt heard that global music diva and 32-time Grammy Award winner Beyoncé dropped a pair of hit country songs--"Texas Hold 'Em" and "16 Carriages"--in her… Read more »
Zakariah Ibrahim - 1952_2024
Afropop
On February 12, Egypt lost one of its greatest champions of traditional culture. Zakariah Ibrahim, director of the El Mastaba Center for the Preservation of Egyptian Folk Music,… Read more »
Zim Cultural, Musical Festival Preps At Advanced Stage
The Herald
Organisers for the much-awaited Zimbabwe Cultural and Musical Festival to be held next month in the United States, have said preparations for the show are at an advanced stage. Read more »
Bob Marley's Eldest Son Says Their Visit to Zimbabwe Is Top of His Special Moments With Late Reggae Icon
New Zimbabwe
ZIGGY Marley, legendary reggae icon Bob Marley's eldest son with wife Rita has listed their visit to Zimbabwe in 1980 as the most special moment he had with his father. Read more »
Can Ish Kevin and His Generation Save Hip Hop?
New Times
On March 3, Ish Kevin, a Rwandan renowned lyricist and rapper, released a snippet of his next big project, produced in the old-school hip-hop style of the 90s and early 2000s,… Read more »
Bob Nyabinde Remembered . . . Biography Launched, Memorial and Concert a Success
The Herald
Kwekwe was a hive of activity on Saturday when several musicians, Government officials, relatives and friends turned up in numbers to celebrate the life of the late musician Bob… Read more »
Visa for Music Audition Attracts Over 100 Artists in Monrovia
Liberian Observer
Visa for Music (VFM), in collaboration with the government of Liberia, thru Sehwah Liberia, the Music Union of Liberia (MULIB), and Be100 Africa, has held the first audition for… Read more »
Macheso Samples Songs From New Album . . . Album Name, Title Tracks to Be Announced On June 7
The Herald
Sungura music singer Alick Macheso is oiling up his machinery for his upcoming 13th album set for release on June 7. Read more »
Cine Africa - the Kitchen, the Grenfell Tower Disaster, and the Windrush Scandal
Afropop
On June 14, 2017, 72 residents perished in the Grenfell Tower disaster in London. Grenfell Tower was a "council house," one of Britain's federal government-funded buildings based… Read more »
Six Arrested, Including Alleged 'Mastermind', for Murder of Rapper Aka - Police Minister Cele [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The six suspects were due to appear in court on Thursday. The award-winning rapper and his former manager were gunned down on Florida Road, Durban, in February 2023. Read more »
Reggae World Mourns Morgan Heritage Lead Singer
The Herald
The reggae world is in mourning following the passing of Peter Anthony Morgan, the lead singer of the beloved reggae band Morgan Heritage, at the age of 46. Read more »
'Bob Marley - One Love' - a Film That Will Live in the Memory, By Yusuf Bangura
Premium Times
I thoroughly enjoyed the film. It is a must watch for those who lived through the Marley years and young people who love reggae and want to understand the life of the man who… Read more »
Cindy, King Michael, Abeeka Band to Ignite Roast and Rhyme This Sunday
Nile Post
Roast and Rhyme, Uganda's premium outdoor music and barbeque event will hold its 20th edition with a stellar lineup themed "Reggae Ragga Nyam Nyam." happening this Sunday, March, 3… Read more »
Zimura Await Charambas-Jah Signal Agreement Details . . . Hosts Copyright Awareness Workshop
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Music Rights Association (ZIMURA) has said there was nothing it could do with regards the copyright feud between Zimdancehall singer Jah Signal and gospel musician… Read more »
Afropop in Tanzania 2024 - Sauti Za Busara
Afropop
After an intense week of music in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, I, Sean Barlow and 24 intrepid Afropop travelers made our way by ferry to Stone Town, Zanzibar, to experience one of… Read more »