George Brian writes via [email protected] the spectrum of global music and culture, a powerful force is rising—not quietly, but with the thunderous beat of talking drums, hypnotic basslines, ...

At the height of his creative powers, Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti dropped 'Mr Follow Follow', a hypnotic groove ...

The son of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti, Seun Kuti brings his father's longtime band Egypt 80 to San Francisco to headline the ...

By Aderinola AbimbolaPopular Afrobeat star Seun Kuti recently performed at Coachella, one of the biggest global music festivals.Coachella which is an annual music event attracts thousands of fans to ...

The Montreal-based Thai drummer sits down with Q's Tom Power to talk about her new album, Rammana, which is out now.

Kizz Daniel, the multi-award-winning Afrobeats sensational singer, is set to release his highly anticipated fifth studio album, Uncle ...

Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has opened up about his current relationship with his colleagues, ...

Ghanaian-born, US-based Afrobeat sensation Eric Frimpong, popularly known as Qwamenewking, has officially released his latest single, ‘Backyard’, featuring the dynamic Odjidja. Produced by the ...

Half of the enormously successful duo Amadou & Mariam, Bagayoko developed a powerful guitar style that blended classic rock ...

EXCLUSIVE: Nigerian startup Creele Animation Studios has unveiled first images and details for its upcoming 3D short Sopo, inspired by the early life of revered late Afrobeat star Fela Kuti. The Lagos ...

The 127th annual Rochester Lilac Festival, which runs from May 9-18, has announced its headline acts for the KeyBank Center ...