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 ...

early African American music would become a unifying and driving force among America's slaves. Spirituals, as many of these songs came to be called, expressed faith in God, helped make work more ...

Brought to America in captivity and sold into slavery, Africans carried their culture with them as best they could. Music and dance — an integral part of African life — became an important ...

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.

The National Museum of African American Music, or NMAAM, is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans. The ...

Tubidy boasts an extensive music library comprising of all genres of South African music, from popular hits to underground ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. The Hot 100 is Billboard’s most competitive chart, as it ranks the most ...

While many African artists have been able to ride the wave of Afrobeats’ international popularity, some musicians are now ...

By the 1980s, "karaoke boxes," or KTVs, began appearing in private rooms throughout Japan, and it wasn't long before it ...

Sometimes the best food critics are everyday diners and gastronomy enthusiasts—and OpenTable’s 2023 list of Top 100 Restaurants in America highlights ... offering West African, African and ...

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 ...