A collection of David Byrne’s favourite African artists
David Byrne has been a huge fan of African music, taking major inspiration from the continent's varied songs, including these contemporary acts ...
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Ras Minano & The Hope Of Africa Band Bring Roots Reggae From Ghana To Australia
Ras Minano & the Hope of Africa is one of Australia’s leading reggae and world music groups, effortlessly blending roots ...
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SANDF Marching Band Gives Incredible Performance of Tyla’s Hit Song ‘Water’ During Parade
South Africans were utterly impressed by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) marching band performing Tyla's hit ...
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Ghanaian music legend who founded Afro-rock band Osibisa dies
During this time, Osei formed a band called Cat's Paw, which blended the vibrant rhythms of highlife - a popular West African genre - with the energetic styles of rock and soul. In 1969 ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: African spirit and culture shaped American music and instruments
Enslaved Africans seeking to reconnect with their lost cultural traditions brought African concepts to instruments in the ...
Dynamic Black Marching Bands Are Super Bowl Stalwarts
H.B.C.U. bands have been part of the festivities since the first halftime show. This year, Southern University’s “Human ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: From blues to hip hop, African influence makes America rock — and roll
Black American music is music of the spirit, a profound diversity of lessons to be enjoyed. Never duplicated but often imitated, its drumbeats are heartbeats of the inner person that ignites ...