They were powerful symbols of community and communication, reflecting the communal heartbeat and rich cultural tapestry of ...

In this excerpt from Eliot Stein's 'Custodians of Wonder,' a writer travels to West African to find an 800-year-old ...

Throughout 2022, the Musical Instruments market experienced robust growth, driven by a surge in interest in music and a growing number of individuals embracing musical hobbies. This resulted in a ...

In 2024, the revenue generated in the Parts & Accessories of Musical Instruments market in Africa amounted to US$2.2bn. It is projected that the market will experience an annual growth rate of 11. ...

He was hosted by local chiefs and taught to play the instruments he encountered. He managed to purchase many of them, and this collection, now known as the Kirby Collection, is housed at the South ...

Archaeological Research in Africa by archaeologists Dr. Joshua Kumbani and Prof. Margarita Díaz-Andreu explores the ...

Music legend Stevie Wonder has never shied away from expressing his deep love and respect for Africa's vibrant musical ...

Mbira is a musical instrument traditionally from Zimbabwe in Africa. It's sometimes called a thumb piano. Mbira is made from a wooden block, about the size of an adult hand. On top of the wood are ...

Although a melody is not always heard in traditional African music, some ensembles do include some melodic devices and instruments. For example: Although the two rhythms divide the bar of music ...

Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...

A Salt Spring audience can enjoy a groundbreaking concert series — African Chamber Music: Zimbabwean, South African, and ...

Her Instagram account, where she makes this statement, has the tag line: "I may not be human but I sing from my soul" - and is the creation of Nigerian musician and producer Eclipse Nkasi. She ...