music

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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East African Music Highlights January 2026

East African music continues to evolve, with a noticeable trend toward interregional collaborations and genre experimentation. A new generation of…

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Africa Rising Music Conference Reveals Speakers, Pillars, and Partners

The Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) will return to Constitution Hill, Johannesburg, on May 22–23, 2026. The conference serves as…

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V&A East Exhibition Explores New Perspectives on British Music

The V&A East Museum will open its doors on April 18, 2026, with a landmark exhibition titled "The Music is…

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African Roots Shape Jamaican Music and Culture

The Jamaica Music Museum will host its Grounation public education series in February 2026. The series, titled “African to Jamaican:…

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