In an excerpt from the 33 ⅓ title "South African Popular Music," the author breaks down house music offshoots gqom and amapiano. When Beyoncé put together her companion soundtrack album, “The Lion ...
Tyla's mission is clear. She's setting out to change the geography of pop stardom. "It's something I feel like the industry is lacking," the singer declares. "An African pop star." Fresh off a year of ...
South Africa’s legendary Afro-pop group Dalom Kids are officially back—stronger, bolder, and ready to groove their way into a new era. The group is celebrating a South African Music Award (SAMA) ...
Ayra Starr's second album, The Year I Turned 21, is a global-minded symphony of influences, and part of a recent wave of young women charting their own course for African pop. Ayra Starr’s new album, ...
Thinking back on the biggest cultural moments of 2024, it’s hard to ignore the many African women who were at the center of it all. Over the past decade, global African music has been dominated by ...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — More change is afoot at the Grammys. The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that three new categories will be added to the awards show in 2024: best pop dance recording, best ...
LOS ANGELES — More change is afoot at the Grammys. The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that three new categories will be added to the awards show in 2024: best pop dance recording, best African ...