Exploring the Soul is the follow up to Smooth Africa (Heads Up, 2000) which touted the genre displayed as a journey: "The perception of dark Africa can only be overcome by visiting the wonderful ...

Something is happening with African music that defies the usual narrative of a “fleeting moment.” This isn’t a trend waiting to be baptized by Western tastemakers or a genre receiving its obligatory ...

“I come from South Africa, I represent Ampiano. I represent my country," said Tyla. Tyla used her first Video Music Awards win to educate the world on African music. The Johannesburg native gained ...

Guitarist Nathaniel Braddock said it's often difficult to find clubs and venues geared toward hosting his brand of music. If the group he founded -- Occidental Brothers Dance Band International -- was ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting on Africa, its diaspora, and hip-hop's class acts today. South African superstar Tyla has won her first MTV Video Music ...