A master of the kora who worked with Herbie Hancock and Philip Glass, his career was powered as much by experimentation as by ...

Omar Thomas is a large ensemble composer who’s had work commissioned by Eastman New Jazz Ensemble, the Boston Gay Men’s Chorus, and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. His newest album, “Griot Songs,” ...

The acclaimed writer-director and ‘Sinners’ choreographer Aakomon Jones looked beyond vampires and the blues to make the most powerful film of the year. Here’s how ...

“For every music that I come across in my life experience ... with his stunning musicianship as an inheritor of the West African griot tradition. As he takes his guitar and sings “I Lied ...

If you make your way to Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens in Mount Pleasant, you can find a unique presentation titled “Exploring the Gullah Culture.” ...

Known for his dual heritage as a Western-trained classical musician and a West African griot, Jegede performs ... the most powerful voices in classical music history and today.

Ryan Coogler, director of the “Black Panther” franchise released “Sinners”, a vampire musical-horror film set in 1930s Mississippi. The film follows the “Smokestack Twins,” Elijah “Smoke” Moore and ...

Riley Baugus, who will be recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award, will perform on Saturday night with African musician ...

The Nigerian music world is mourning the loss of one of its greatest folklorists and Highlife icons, Chief Mike Ejeagha, who ...