One of the world’s most respected cultural events — Switzerland’s Montreux Jazz Festival — will soon make its African debut ...
As the music industry gathers for Grammy Week, African music is playing an increasingly prominent role — not only on the awards stage, but across global pop culture.
Africa's music festival landscape has evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry, and as we sit here , it's impossible to ...
From July through June 2026, the new season will showcase works by John Coltrane, the South African pianist Abdullah Ibrahim and more. By Derrick Bryson Taylor Jazz at Lincoln Center’s 38th season ...
She’s the first African woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award in a jazz category. She is also the first Rwandan or Ugandan to ever be nominated for a Grammy. And she is the first East African actor ...
Six-time Grammy-nominated and two-time Edison Award winner Chief Adjuah brought “stretch music” —his own jazz-rooted, culture-combining musical style — to campus on Friday evening. Adjuah performed ...
Nick Ford is a South African jazz artist known for his dynamic and forward-thinking approach to music. Blending jazz traditions with innovative composition, he has established himself both within the ...
This article was originally published on www.audiophix.com as 11 best new jazz albums of 2025 should be heard by every music ...
The 9th AFRIMA in Lagos united 48 countries, celebrating Africa's musical excellence. Winners included talents from South Africa, Côte d'Ivoire, and Ethiopia.