As you climb the steps to Red Rooster’s pool hall on a Saturday night, the faces of some of the 20th century’s best entertainers stare at you. Aretha Franklin. Ray Charles. Miles Davis. Ella ...
If you travel to South Africa, you will hear house music, and you'll hear different versions of it in every corner of the country like amapiano, it's the latest subgenre to take over the country. From ...
On a chilly October night, the dimly lit lounge of Rock Steady — a popular Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Midtown — is notably empty. Staffers are preparing for what’s supposed to be a busy night ahead.
A distinct sound is currently vibing on social feeds around the world: the deep house, log-drum driven basslines and soulful piano melodies of “Amapiano.” While Amapiano dance challenges are currently ...
Tyla's mission is clear. She's setting out to change the geography of pop stardom. "It's something I feel like the industry is lacking," the singer declares. "An African pop star." Fresh off a year of ...
Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin. Copyright 2024 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. In much of the world, house music has ...