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

Stories of the kingdom of Kaabu's reign have been told for generations through a kind of traditional song. Now, an archaeological dig has confirming the histories told and retold by griots.

Three iconic African musicians drop new albums, reaffirming their lasting influence amid a new wave of pop stars.

They began touring together from the 1980s, mixing traditional west African instruments like the kora and balafon with the Pink Floyd and James Brown records from their youth. Amadou and Mariam ...

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 ...

Along with the rhythm of the djembe -- a traditional drum -- the songs feature traditional instruments such as the kora, sokou ... for younger people working in African pop music.

I also wanted show the strength and diversity of traditional instruments from Africa, such as ngoni, kora, balafon, flute. All these instruments are played by great musicians, and for me it was ...

They began touring together from the 1980s, mixing traditional west African instruments like the kora and balafon with the Pink Floyd and James Brown records from their youth. Their 2004 album ...

They began touring together from the 1980s, mixing traditional west African instruments like the kora and balafon with the Pink Floyd and James Brown records from their youth. Their 2004 album ...