The day was still alive when a group of Abui people danced in a circle around the "maasang"—the central altar of their village—alternating coordinated movements with rhythmic pauses. The drums were ...

Join renowned artists at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival for exclusive masterclasses designed for aspiring musicians and music enthusiasts. Learn from the best in the industry and explore ...

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

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 ...

The U.S.’s neighbors to the south are taking center stage in a celebration of all things Mexico and Mexican American.

The main difference between these two instruments is that a violin is typically associated with classical music and a fiddle ...

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

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Mulatu Astatke struggled for decades before his name became associated worldwide with a musical genre and he was finally born ...

While Coachella and Glastonbury grab global headlines, some of the most transformative music festival experiences happen at ...

John A. Logan College in Carterville will celebrate cultural diversity through music and cuisine at its upcoming World Music ...

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.