It comprises over 61 works by 34 modern and contemporary artists who showcase the convergence of these genres through a ...

On Feb 12, 1924, a concert organised by popular jazz band leader Paul Whiteman was held at the Aeolian Hall in New York City.

The keyboard, everything, came to me,” she said, “including knowing that I wanted ‘Fanga’ to go with that.” It was the moment of inspiration for the title song of “Soaring High,” Kuumba’s live concert ...

When the weather outside turns frightful, look no further than our guide for seasonal concerts and shows of all kinds.

Celebrate the holidays in Seattle with a lineup of merry and enchanting shows, from classic ballets to hilarious comedy acts.

While many African artists have been able to ride the wave of the genre ... Popularized in the 1970s, Afrobeat merged American jazz and funk with traditional Yoruba music. More recently, Afrobeat ...

From the first talkie to modern films such as ‘Whiplash,’ jazz and the movies have had a fruitful relationship. Here are 25 of the best jazz soundtracks. What American novelist F. Scott ...

Collective memory and African traditions play a role in all three artists’ work. The works represented in the show range from ...

As jazz celebrities rallied to the cause of African decolonization, secret Western interests saw an opportunity for ...

Billboard counts down the best country acts of the past (almost) 100 years. Ever since Ralph Peer held his famous recording ...

Ibrahim has since mentored several generations of South African jazz musicians and recently relaunched his M7 Communities Project, a program that mentors young musicians in music and life skills ...

It’s a dazzling, tune-filled collage of images, words and sounds, recounting the moment during the Cold War when Congolese independence, hot jazz and ... lightning rod of African independence.