Ebo Taylor has died at 90. He was a world-renowned musician and composer of African highlife music, but it took decades for him to come to the U.S.

TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - An exciting musical event took place at Tucson's new venue, La Rosa, featuring the vibrant Afro-Cuban piano tradition of Chuchito Valdés and the virtuosic Brazilian guitar of ...

The album's eponymous track, Afro Blue, is a bravado rendition of the Mongo Santamaria classic, featuring the fire and swing that Mabern and his band were known for joined by acclaimed vocalist ...

DJ Maphorisa has announced that he is shifting his focus back to afro house. The producer recently shared an unreleased afro house song on his social media and confirmed the move with a brief message ...

In a surprising move, Amapiano pioneer DJ Maphorisa has announced his return to Afro music — the genre where his career began. The producer and performer, also known as the Scorpion King, took to his ...

From a purely geographical perspective, it was all but certain that Boulder, Colorado natives Chris and Oliver Wood would start a jam band. Their father, who played alongside artists like Joan Baez ...

The king of Afro-Latin music in Boston will throw his biggest party of the year this weekend. Jose Masso, host of WBUR's "Con Salsa," is the face of Embrace Masso Con Salsa International Music ...

Let’s get one thing straight! Afro House isn’t just having its moment. It’s been quietly building a continent-spanning, boarder-breaking empire for decades. Only now is the rest of the world just ...

Dr. Frances Murphy Draper serves as AFRO CEO and publisher. This week, she discusses the homegrown entertainers who have influenced American culture. (Courtesy Photo) As June arrives, so does the ...

During an at times emotional day of testimony, a former employee of Sean "Diddy" Combs opened up about the former hip-hop icon's alleged retaliation that prevented her from employment in the music ...

Kristaps Porzingis pulled from Celtics' NBA playoff Game 1 against Knicks Anna Wintour, Editor-in-Chief of Vogue arrives to the Met Gala in an elegant silk dress Ranking All-You-Can-Eat Chain Buffets ...

Rising Afro RnB sensation Jainy Amarachi Offei, known on stage as ‘Jainy’ is ready to claim her spotlight. At just 20 years old, the Ghana-based singer of Nigerian-Ghanaian heritage is making ...