African Music is an annual, peer reviewed, accredited, academic journal established in 1954 by Hugh Tracey, founder of the International Library of African Music. The journal publishes original ...

Master percussionist Chief Baba Neil Clarke explained that African musical traditions — which included African instruments and aesthetics — significantly shaped American music and led to the ...

Here are 7 musical instruments whose origin dates back to Africa. 1. Maracas While some argue that this instrument has a Latin origin, others say that the Maracas is of West African origin.

Aesthetic interest in musical instruments may extend to additive material (e.g., cloth tied around a drum) or to special costumes worn by the musicians themselves. Nketia draws largely, but not ...

Africa is the premier journal devoted to the study of African societies and culture. Published as the journal of the International African Institute, editorial policy encourages an interdisciplinary ...

LEWISBURG — Okaidja Afroso is heading back to the Weis Center on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. He will present a new project called “Jaku Mumor” that combines African oral tradition, ...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) — The mentorship program for young African-American boys, Pucci Percussion, has been around for nearly 10 years. Leader Herbert Green’s journey began years ago whe… ...

Kan, 35, takes action on a number of fronts, but his most tangible work is in the musical instruments he builds from discarded items through a process known as upcycling.

Grammys announce three new categories, including best African music performance Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. at the 63rd Grammy Awards in 2021.