For two Lansing musicians, Black music is heritage — and a lifeline

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — As the nation marks African American Music Appreciation Month in June, two Lansing musicians say the ...
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There’s a new category for African musicians at the Grammys. Here’s what you need to know about the nominees

Lagos, Nigeria (CNN) — For the first time, African music will have its own category at the Grammys. The Recording Academy will showcase three new categories for this year’s awards, including “Best ...
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He's the first African musician to get a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

On December 19, the first African musician ever awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award was announced. The honor goes to Fela Kuti, the Afrobeat pioneer and activist who died in 1997. He joins an ...

The rise of amapiano: How digital platforms are powering South Africa’s global sound

Amapiano has transcended its regional roots to become a global phenomenon, reshaping perceptions of African music through its ...
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There’s a new category for African musicians at the Grammys. Here’s what you need to know about the nominees

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. For the first time, African music will have its own category at the Grammys. The Recording Academy will showcase three new ...