The legendary west African kingdom of Kaabu has long been memorialized in the songs and stories of griots. That’s inspired ...

When we spoke with Salif Keita before the Pandemic, he told us, not for the first time, that he was ready to retire from recording and performing. Not long afterwards, he released what he said would ...

Along with the rhythm of the djembe—a traditional drum—the songs feature traditional instruments such as the kora, sokou, ngoni and balafon ... to serve as a “source” for younger people working in ...

She is one of the few Zimbabweans to have mastered the art of playing the Kora, a traditional 21-stringed West African instrument. 💋 Enjoy!

The day was still alive when a group of Abui people danced in a circle around the "maasang"—the central altar of their ...

WNYC, New York Public Radio, brings you Soundcheck, the arts and culture program hosted by John Schaefer, who engages guests and listeners in lively, inquisitive conversations with established and ...

Most importantly, the royalty money I received from the "NPR bump" allowed me to buy my first custom guitar, which is still my main instrument. I was also featured on another great NPR video ...

A punch bag in Danny Lee films, roles in comedies and TV dramas before being taken seriously as a dramatic actor, Cheung is directing now. Inspired by Hollywood legends of the 20th century, Ariana ...