Here, five writers with roots and homes across the continent and diaspora sift through a wide world of sounds for some of the ...

Half a century after his passing, the rhythms of Oba (Dr.) John Adetoyese Laoye still pulse through Ede, Osun State like a ...

Valentina Magaletti drummed for her life, Sarz got hips swinging and Daniel Avery got slinky and serpentine: our writers pick their favourite unsung LPs from 2025 ...

Jazz versions of holiday classics can bring up these feelings even with no singer, though perhaps start with Ella Fitzgerald’s classic album “Ella Wishes You a Swinging Christmas.” Other sweet as ...

The Kooking of Black ‘Rice is an extraordinary, image-rich memoir that captures the life and times of Richard Ekinadese ...

An entertainment journalist and a film/music critic, Oghenovo Egodo-Michael has assessed the work of a music producer, Bright Unegbu, popularly known as Dastrings.The fast-rising music producer ...

From Clipse to Metro Boomin and Cardi B, the year was full of memorable rap songs that expanded and experimented with the ...

The late, great Fela Kuti is known as the "Black President" for his role as both a musical and a political leader. Now he has become the first African artist to get this Grammy honor.

Once the sleigh and the reindeer finish on Christmas Eve, a triller brand of present delivery hits the Houston streets in a ...

London dubstep don Mala returns to his own label Deep Medi Musik after almost a decade, with 'Militant Don'. The t ...

ID Cabasa’s stint within the Nigerian music scene has morphed over the years, from striking evergreen productions to avant-garde collaborations. Born Olumide Ogunade, ID Cabasa is the founder of Coded ...

Our favorite albums of the year include a new release from Chance the Rapper and the final album engineered by Steve Albini.