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The Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) will return to Constitution Hill, Johannesburg, on May 22–23, 2026. The conference serves as a platform for connecting the African and global music industries through dialogue, innovation, and collaboration. Initial headline speakers have been announced, representing music, technology, media, and culture, with additional international artists, executives, and partners expected […]
The V&A East Museum will open its doors on April 18, 2026, with a landmark exhibition titled “The Music is Black: A British Story.” This inaugural exhibition traces 125 years of Black musical innovation in Britain and will run until January 3, 2027. Exhibition Overview The multisensory show explores the profound impact of Black artistry […]
The Jamaica Music Museum will host its Grounation public education series in February 2026. The series, titled “African to Jamaican: Music and Creolised Black Culture,” will explore the influence of African heritage on Jamaican sociocultural identity. The series will be held over four Sundays at the Institute of Jamaica, aiming to highlight Africa’s importance in […]
The Sounds of Blackness, a three-time Grammy Award-winning group, will perform at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota, on February 20th. The performance, titled “Music for Martin,” is a tribute to the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Show History “Music for Martin” was originally commissioned by the Ordway in 1988. […]
Brandy Norwood, known for her vocal layering and riffs, will receive the Black Music Icon Award from the Recording Academy. The honor comes after nearly four decades in the music industry. The ceremony, hosted by the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective, is scheduled for January 29, 2026, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, […]
KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer and former Black ‘N’ Blue vocalist Jaime St. James have collaborated on a new six-song EP titled “Bombshell.” The EP is available for purchase at thayerstjames.com. EP Details The “Bombshell” EP includes the following tracks: Bombshell, Bulletproof, Time of My Life, Tonight’s the Night, Magnetic, and I Wanna Fly. An official […]
A$AP Rocky has released a music video accompanying two tracks from his fourth studio album, DON’T BE DUMB. The video, titled “WHISKEY / BLACK DEMARCO,” visually represents the songs “WHISKEY (RELEASE ME)” and “AIR FORCE (BLACK DEMARCO).” The project features filmmaker Tim Burton, who plays a role in the narrative. Directed by A$AP Rocky and […]
The music retail chain Musica, once a dominant force in South Africa, ceased operations in 2021. At its peak, the franchise accounted for four in ten CD sales in the country, but the rise of online music platforms contributed to its decline. Early Beginnings The story of Musica began in 1963 with George Goosen, who […]
The 9th All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) are set to conclude tomorrow in Lagos, Nigeria, bringing together numerous artists, industry professionals, and international guests for a celebration of African music and creative enterprise. The event has positioned Lagos as a central hub in the global music conversation. AFRIMA Week Activities AFRIMA Week began last Wednesday […]
The Lagos State Government has welcomed participants from across Africa and the global music community for the 9th edition of the All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA). The event is scheduled to take place from January 7 to 11, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria. The celebration of African music began Wednesday with a Welcome Soiree hosted by […]