From Cuban heritage to global culture, Havana Club is sharing the vibrant spirit of La Cubanía across the world stage. First ...

If you ever came across African diasporic music in North Carolina with live drums — like, djembes, dununs, shékeres — then there's a good chance master drummer Baba Bradley Simmons was involved.

Afro Nation Portugal changed my view on African music, as I witnessed electrifying performances that showcased the ...

Editor’s note: UPMC Washington Teen Outreach recently held its 15th Black History Month Essay Contest. Here is one of the winning essays. 4.3% of America’s population consists of thriving Black ...

This post was updated May 22 at 9:43 p.m. Community and tradition inspire the performers of the Old-Time String Band and African American Music Ensemble. Each class of musical performers has shared a ...

One of Detroit’s hottest events in 2023, Afro Nation, will return this weekend for another two days of fun, fellowship, food and funky rhythms. The world’s largest Afrobeats festival, Afro Nation will ...

Musicians of the African American Composer Initiative perform during a previous AACI concert at Eastside College Prep in East Palo Alto. Courtesy AACI. The endeavor to challenge the limiting way in ...

Burna Boy and Tyla Headline Day 1 - DancehallMag. Burna Boy headlining a festival is never a surprise at this point, but what makes Day 1 of Afro Nation Portugal 2026 genuinely interesting is just how ...

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On a chilly October night, the dimly lit lounge of Rock Steady — a popular Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Midtown — is notably empty. Staffers are preparing for what’s supposed to be a busy night ahead.