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The pianist and composer performed at SFJazz in March with Tim Norton and Malachi Whitson. He spoke to KALW Music Editor ...
The famous blind couple, Amadou & Mariam, helped take Mali’s rich musical traditions to a new global audience.
As gospel music’s appeal keeps rising globally, Nigerian pastor Nathaniel Bassey and singer Mercy Chinwo are leading the pack with huge streaming numbers in sub-Saharan Africa.
Singer-songwriter Rachel Chinouriri wrote on X that the internet often reminds her that "simply being Black will make it ...
Rachel Chinouriri has spoken out about facing racism in music, saying that “simply being black will make it twice as hard to be a indie pop star.” In response, Chinouriri said: “Well ...
In a tight battle for this week’s top spot, G-Dragon’s “TOO BAD” remained No. 1 for the third consecutive week. Congratulations to G-Dragon! Entering at No. 2 is Jennie’s “like JENNIE ...
Iggy Pop, and Ozzy Osbourne. However, the one that stood out and got sceptics’ backs up was the Black Eyed Peas lead singer Fergie. All those reservations were put to bed the minute people heard the ...
The upcoming South Korean K-pop audition programme Under 15 has received backlash over concerns of minor exploitation. Set to air Mar 31, the series features 59 contestants – all of whom are girls ...
STUTTGART, Germany — U.S. Africa Command was in the political crosshairs even before it stood up 18 years ago in Germany’s automotive capital. From the outset, putting a four-star military ...
Lizzo has hit back at people criticising her music and other Black pop icons in the past – see what the ‘Truth Hurts’ singer had to say below. READ MORE: Lizzo – ‘Special’ review ...