music

Kenyan Court Halts Music Fee Collection by MCSK

The High Court of Kenya has ruled against the Music Copyright Society of Kenya (MCSK), affirming its inability to collect…

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Aquakultre Highlights Truths, More Music for Black History Month

CBC Music highlights new Canadian tracks each week. This week's selections focus on music from Black Canadian musicians in recognition…

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Floodhounds Release Music Video for New Single Black & Blue

FloodHounds, a musical trio from Yorkshire, have released a music video for their latest single, Black & Blue. The track,…

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Omordia’s African Concert Series Blends Classical Music and Culture

Rebeca Omordia, a Nigerian-British concert pianist based in London, is actively promoting African classical music to international audiences. Through her…

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New African Music Highlights Released This Week

Each week, OkayAfrica highlights top African music releases, including Afrobeats and amapiano hits, through its “African Music You Need to…

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Grammys Face Debate Over Representation of African Music

The recent Grammy win by Tyla for Best African Music Performance with “PUSH 2 START” has sparked familiar debates about…

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Isthmus Explores Connection Between Music and Geography

The Wisconsin Historical Society (WHS) and Pyramidal Productions are hosting a grand reopening of “The Lead Between the Rhymes: Celebrating…

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British Musician’s Legacy Transforms Kenyan Music Scene

Mike Andrews, known as "Mahanjam Mike," a celebrated broadcaster and music executive, has died in Nairobi at the age of…

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Africa Rising Music Conference Announces 2026 Speakers and Program

The Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) will return to Constitution Hill in Johannesburg on May 22 and 23, 2026. The…

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VMFA Celebrates Black History Month with Music Event

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) began Black History Month with a musical performance on Friday. The event featured…

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