Warren, Pa., and Ghana in West Africa are separated by over 5,000 miles. But the two cultures came together Wednesday at St.

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

Dare Arts and the Don and Catharine Bryan Cultural Series have been working together to bring the Saakumu Dance Troupe from ...

The Uptown Rhythm Festival will mix styles, including tap, swing and flamenco, that are flourishing despite problems of rehearsal and performance space.

A rat-a-tat percussion and keyboard riff, and Youssou N'Dour's voice tore through the dark Dakar sky, as the world music ...

Stress relief: Playing djembe drums and percussions can help to reduce stress and promote relaxation, as it requires focused concentration and deep breathing. Socialization: The Djembe Circle provides ...

In an industry where the next big sound is always just around the corner, there are some voices that don’t chase trends—they ...

For the final installment of its second season, John Burnett's world music showcase World Music Encounters will present 'Soundscapes of Japan' with two very popular musicians who might not be known ...

Nigerian Afrojazz singer Salako has described his new single, Wande as a powerful narrative wrapped in melody.

Director Ryan Coogler, composer Ludwig Göransson, and DP Autumn Durald Arkapaw tell IndieWire about creating the musical ...

Called "Ritmos de Identidad" (Rhythms of Identity), the show ... who collected some 700 percussion instruments from Asia, the Pacific, Africa, Europe and the Americas. The exhibition, which ...

Friday, April 18: The UN was closed for Good Friday.