music

Joseon hip-hop fusion album tops music charts

Ampers&One released their fourth mini album, "DEFINITION," on April 8th at 6 p.m. The release marks a reflection on the…

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Kenyan podcast showcases music and art in multiple languages

Singer-songwriter and visual artist Coster Ojwang has launched a new weekly multilingual podcast series. The podcast aims to celebrate and…

1 month ago

Kenya’s Gen Z Music Scene Driven by Bien, Njerae, Mutoriah

Spotify data indicates a rising prominence of Kenyan artists among young listeners, alongside continued popularity of international musicians. Since entering…

1 month ago

Community events highlight music, history, and talent

This weekend offers a variety of events including a vocal scholarship competition, Black History Month exhibits, and a free live…

1 month ago

Tiwa Savage Launches Music Foundation with Berklee

Tiwa Savage, a Nigerian Afrobeats artist, has announced the launch of the Tiwa Savage Music Foundation. The foundation aims to…

2 months ago

Gospel music marks Black History Month in Independence

A local author and musician presented a program in Independence, Missouri, to celebrate Black History Month. The event focused on…

2 months ago

NAACP Branch Highlights Black History Music and Legacy

The NAACP Huntington Branch hosted “An Evening of Black History” at the South Huntington Public Library on February 19. The…

2 months ago

Northside High Celebrates Black History with Music Event

A celebration of Black history’s musical legacy took place at Northside High School in Jacksonville. The event featured a diverse…

2 months ago

Kenyan Music and Art Get Spotlight in New Podcast

Coster Ojwang, a musician and visual artist, has launched 'MBAKA: The Boiling Pot,' an audio-visual podcast focusing on Luo-fusion music…

2 months ago

New African Music Releases for Week of February 20 2026

Every week, OkayAfrica highlights top African music releases, including the latest Afrobeats and amapiano hits, through their “African Music You…

2 months ago