His song "Planet Rock," released in 1982 with Soulsonic Force, was a seminal record in defining electro-funk, though his ...

New edition, new stage! The Makoti Festival is set to make its fifth edition bigger and bolder, introducing a second stage to showcase a broader range of talent and cultural expression. Organisers say ...

South African Maskandi powerhouses UGatsheni and Umafikizolo have confirmed their presence as the headlining acts for the first-ever Public Transport Festival, popularly known as Taxi Fest.

It’s a Wednesday night in Charlotte, and you can hear the rhythmic tapping of Mexican folklórico boots from the studio next door. That’s when 12-year-old J.P. Contreras takes a moment to share what ...

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Braids have been a part of African culture since the beginning, carrying meaning far beyond style. For Black History Month, we're taking a closer look at how one Milwaukee stylist is keeping that ...

Rock art is widespread across southern Africa and includes a wide range of depictions such as human figures, animals, dots, handprints, and other painted or engraved imagery on rock surfaces. The rock ...

BEAUMONT, Texas — A Beaumont-area civic organization is celebrating Black History Month by honoring the African American origins of swing dancing, a dance form that traces its roots to Harlem in the ...

This ivory dress decorated with swirls of handmade fabric rose vines was designed by Ann Lowe. Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Black ...

PHOENIX — In honor of Black History Month, ABC15 is highlighting events that celebrate the culture, history, and legacy of African Americans. ABC15's Christel Bell sat down with Erica Maxwell, ...

Why did East Asia’s economy grow so rapidly in recent decades and Africa’s so slowly? How might Africa replicate East Asia’s success? A vast literature addresses these questions, but new books keep ...