In Chicago this season, you can find a jazzy Duke Ellington version, a global “Nutcracker” with hip-hop mice and the 50th ...

From Latin legends Mana to a banned-books bingo game to holiday-favorite ‘Messiah,’ here are some great shows to catch in the ...

At 89, Buddy Guy is a vital link to the roots of an entire genre. He’s also just plain vital, with a key role in this year's 'Sinners' ...

Veteran singer Stella Monye discusses her return to music after a long break due to her son's accident, her new single, and ...

“Afroculture” is another reminder that Flavour is not only an entertainer, he’s a cultural ambassador. Flavour N’abania never misses when it comes to showing off African culture in his music. The ...

DEAR MISS MANNERS: My wife and I have a difference of opinion about emails sent from “do not reply” addresses. I say that, in principle, they display poor manners. They are akin to saying something to ...

From Lagos to the Grammys, Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems has conquered the global stage without compromising who she is. “Authenticity is everything to me,” she says. “That’s the one thing I cannot ...

BAMAKO, Mali — The band had just taken the stage on a recent Saturday night when the power cut out. The club was plunged into darkness. The lead guitarist was one of the most famous in Mali, and the ...

The hills are alive with a milestone for "The Sound of Music!" The Rodgers & Hammerstein classic is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year with a newly restored and remastered version of the ...

In late July 1971, on an unseasonably cold London day, a 12-piece band from Lagos, Nigeria arrived at Abbey Road Studios for two recording sessions. The band was called the Africa ‘70, and they were ...

An adult lioness has been photographed for the first time in six years in Bamingui-Bangoran National Park in the Central African Republic. The photo, taken in April by a camera trap installed by the ...