Almost 30 years after he died, the Nigerian will posthumously receive a Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Montreal-based African circus company Cirque Kalabanté performed at IU Auditorium on Feb. 2 as part of its U.S. tour. The show displayed African acrobatics, dance and music that had the audience ...

Increasing U.S. travel restrictions for citizens from several African nations could affect a dance performance scheduled next ...

Success of a music education program in West Africa has convinced organizers to replicate it in DeKalb County. Agape National ...

The Djembe: From West African Villages to Global Stages The Djembe: From West African Villages to Global Stages (Image Credits: Flickr) The djembe drum dates back roughly between 400 and 800 years, ...

Today we are speaking to Tosin Morohunfola, the Playwright and Director of “The Drum Closet.' 'The Drum Closet' follows two ...

Here are four great songs by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees featuring Phil Collins on drums, including tunes by Robert ...

Dunbar and bassist Robbie Shakespeare — Sly & Robbie, also known as “The Riddim Twins” — played on reggae classics by Black ...

Long crowned by his legion of fans as the king of Afrobeat, the late Fela Kuti is finally being recognised by the global music industry. The Nigerian star will posthumously receive a Lifetime ...

Percussia will present 'Drums Around the World' in collaboration with Music for Autism, featuring a vibrant exploration of global percussion rhythms. The event, free to the public, will take place at ...

The Detroit Opera will showcase some of funk maestro George Clinton 's and P-Funk's greatest hits this weekend, performed by ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...