Thandeka Mfinyongo didn’t need an entire month in the Everglades to feel its impact. The Cape Town-born musician — known for her mastery of the Xhosa uhadi and umrhubhe — spent just one week immersed ...

African music has grown into a powerful global force, driven by artists whose consistency, creativity, and cultural influence have earned them widespread recognition. These musicians have collected ...

When people say African music is having a “global moment,” they are often talking about only a small part of the continent. “Nigeria and South Africa are dominating the most,” said Tuma Basa, ...

This article was first published on All About Jazz in January 2004. South Africa has always been a little different from other countries on the African continent. That uniqueness has extended in many ...