One of the early academics to recognize the art form as a topic worthy of study, she documented the cultural phenomenon as it ...

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From November 10 to 15, Cotonou will become the capital of Africa’s Cultural and Creative Industries (CCI). The Francophone Africa Music Industry Fair (SIMA) will bring together for six days the most ...

Grab your Walkman headphones and steer that Delorean straight for the golden age of hip-hop, metal, and indie rock.

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The high priest of hip hop, street dance ambassador, a living legend—all these epithets, often bestowed upon Rennie Harris, ring true in announcing what he represents in American culture and beyond ...

In this exclusive interview, Tiwa Savage opens up about wanting ‘This One Is Personal’ to be accepted as R&B, healing after ...

It was made clear that current politics demanded attention and care not just to performance or production, but to the ...

As young legislators, Mamdani and Burgos bonded over a love of hip-hop, creating a joint Spotify playlist of weed ... They ...

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Three Black-owned businesses sue Westport leaders, alleging racial discrimination and efforts to block their bar and ...