It was telling of Omelika Kuumba’s spirit that on her birthday, her first after losing both parents within eight months of one another, she would give a concert in their honor. Near the end of her ...

NEW YORK — Ethno-musicologists will recognize the cadences of Brazilian tribal drumming. Fans of Afropop will identify the shimmering, interlocking lines of the West African guitarists. And those who ...

African art is a rich tapestry of traditions and innovations, offering unique techniques that can elevate modern photo ...

Chimpanzees don't just drum on tree roots for fun -- they do it in rhythm, and they may be using it to send messages through the forest. That's what a team of scientists found after analysing more ...