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African Tribal Music and Dances [sound recording]

"The instruments used in this recording are called: tama, banta, tcha tcha, gamba, tin tin, baba, and sabar." Recorded Sept. 1952. Program notes by Jerry Newman on container. Performer(s): Sonar ...
Rolling Stone

How the Grammys Came to Celebrate African Music

T he explosion of Afrobeats has been one of the biggest stories in the music industry over the past five years, with acts like Burna Boy, Davido, Asake, and Tems becoming global superstars. As ...
CNN

Global spotlight: African music’s Grammy moment

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. That momentum will be on display ...
CNN

There’s a new category for African musicians at the Grammys. Here’s what you need to know about the nominees

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 African Music Performance” ...
NPR

New Grammy category for African music ignores almost all of Africa

The 2024 Grammy awards will see the introduction of a new category: "best African music performance." When the category was announced last year, Grammys CEO Harvey Mason Jr. stated that it would be ...
Forbes

Tyla Educates On African Music Diversity During 2024 MTV VMAs Acceptance Speech

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 ...