Africa’s leading Congolese Rumba music is now on the list of the world cultural heritage of humanity after the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) admitted the ...

As the music industry gathers for Grammy Week, African music is playing an increasingly prominent role — not only on the awards stage, but across global pop culture.

A Kenyan legend of '70s East African rumba music, Samba Mapangala was understandably proud when Barack Obama was elected president. He even wrote a song, “Obama Ubarikiwe” roughly translated as “Obama ...

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Songbird Faya Tess, Labour Day celebrations, Nairobi, 2019. [George Orido, Standard] Last week came with good news for Africa as Congolese rumba music won Unesco protected status. It joined other ...

Harare — WHEN one listens to its exotic name, they are tempted to think the musical outfit BV Labien Musica is from the traditional home of rhumba music in Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo.

The real Omoba returns with double the spice. <strong>Tillaman</strong> is back with 2 cool releases, smashing our stereo with his sheer artistry. <strong>Rumba Style</strong> as the name hints, has ...

Harare — PITSHOU Lumiere, the former Diamond Musica leader who had relocated to South Africa is back in Zimbabwe with his new outfit -- Rhumba la Musica. The soft-spoken rhumba vocalist said he was ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Reporting on Africa, its diaspora, and hip-hop's class acts today. South African superstar Tyla has won her first MTV Video Music ...