The Grammy-award winning South African composer of the iconic chant that opens “The Lion King” is suing a comedian, saying he's denigrated the “Circle of Life” song with an intentional mistranslation.

SPECIAL: Global Village devotes the show this time to roots reggae. We’ll hear music from Bob Marley, Rita Marley and ...

The Malian legend celebrates Montreux’s arrival in Africa, urging artists to honour their roots while embracing music as a universal language ...

Acclaimed pianist and academic Dr Sibusiso " Mash" Mashiloane prepares for his return to the Cape Town International Jazz ...

Across generations, across borders, and across genres, African women have not only contributed to the continent’s sound, they have defined it.

As South Africa marks Human Rights Month, the Rosa choir from Cape Town exemplifies how music fosters social cohesion and healing. Founded in 2012, this choir unites diverse voices to break down ...

The Ndlovu Youth Choir performed a Zulu rendition online, blending song and dance, and captured hearts with a celebration of South African culture.

Montserrat’s March 17th mixes an Irish celebration with honouring African history and a failed slave rebellion against the ...

South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo will return to the Jorgensen Center for the Performing Arts in Storrs. Known as “South Africa’s Cultural Ambassadors to the World” by the late ...

Longtime friends’ jammy rock is heavily influenced by West African music A conversation with Toubab Krewe percussionist Luke Quaranta can quickly turn into a dizzying — and invigorating — swirl […] ...

Charlotte-area organizations like El Alma de la Luna, Dances of India and Charlotte African Drum and Dance Collective elevate traditions.