The passing of celebrated Malian flautist, composer and arranger Boncana Maïga at the age of 77 truly marks the end of an era ...

Cuban pianist Omar Sosa arrived in the Bay Area in 1995 by way of Ecuador with a few dollars in his pocket and not a single ...

Africa Mix's Emmanuel Nado speaks with pianist and composer, Omar Sosa, about being a World citizen, his upcoming residency with SFJAZZ, his three bands, and sharing Afro-Cuban traditions through his ...

ITUC-Africa said it is standing with Cuba “in the face of hardship and external pressures that threaten livelihoods, dignity, and social stability.” The African Regional Organisation of the ...

Africa Mix celebrates Women's History Month, with plans to feature African women in music on the show through the whole of ...

HENDERSON — McGregor Hall is slated to host A Celebration of African Music and Dance, a concert billed as tracing the roots of African music from the continent to where it is today. The event begins 3 ...

"The Cuban people have lived without dignity and without hope for too long," the singer wrote. By Hannah Dailey Camila Cabello is using her platform to raise awareness for her home country of Cuba. In ...

As tensions between Cuba and the United States rise and Cubans brace for further economic difficulties, priests and priestesses of the African-Cuban root religion known as Santeria held several ...

If you want to go behind the music, HBO Max is singing your song. There’s something inherently personal about appreciating music, so it’s only natural to want to learn more about the artists behind ...

One of the biggest pioneers of highlife music, Ebo Taylor, died last Saturday at the age of 90. He was beloved by many, affectionately called "Uncle Ebo" by those captivated by the grooves of his ...

Wim Wenders’ tag-along with Ry Cooder to make recordings with aging giants of traditional Cuban music was a revelation for so many viewers unaware of the art form. On its surface, this is a “making of ...