Tanzanian Bongo Hip Hop legend Zainab Lupangile, popularly known as Zay B, has died on the morning of May 31, 2026, following a short illness. The pioneering rapper, celebrated for helping shape ...

Timbaland, Jay-Z and Major Lazer sampled her work, and she received a lifetime achievement award from the Latin Grammys in ...

He alleges the record label took absolute control of his digital catalogue, issuing malicious copyright strikes against him ...

Moya Brennan's death at age 73 on 13th April at Gaoth Dobhair, County Donegal brings a close to the creative life of a singer ...

In a grand global celebration of art, multiculturism and timeless traditions, Chandigarh University in association with ...

The US guitarist excavates the outer reaches of the famed collector’s work, pointedly – and beautifully – reinterpreting songs from nations touched by major US conflicts Behind this gorgeous ...

The Baltic’s leading folk event, the Viljandi Folk Music Festival, has revealed its full lineup for the 33rd edition, set to take place July 23-26 in Viljandi. The festival will feature 65 concerts ...

Viljandi Folk returns July 23–26, with artists from China to Tanzania joining top Estonian acts for 65 concerts at Estonia's flagship folk music festival. This year's lineup features international ...

A commission appointed by the Tanzanian government reported that the 2025 post-election violence left at least 518 people dead, but named no perpetrators. The opposition dismissed the findings as a ...

The Grammy and Emmy-winning ‘first lady of Celtic music’ was credited with popularising Irish music and lyrics Moya Brennan, the lead singer of Irish folk group Clannad, has died aged 73. In her later ...

Though I reserve the right to take all this back in the graphene-slim chance that I am ever nominated for anything, I am sceptical about awards. One of my favourite things about writing for The ...

Get the best of Vancouver in your inbox, every Tuesday and Thursday. Sign up for our free newsletter. The Vancouver Folk Music Festival has unveiled its 2026 line-up, with a mix of iconic veteran acts ...