And also there is a lot of improvisation involved in this music. Also, you hear the funk. Because funk, as the Americans play it, is actually West African traditional music. Very repetitive ...

Lenny Kravitz, the iconic musician whose electrifying blend of rock, soul, and funk has captivated audiences for decades, has ...

One of the best-known African drums is the West African djembe. It is shaped like a large goblet and played with bare hands. The body is carved from a hollowed trunk and is covered in goat skin.

The art of lute making in Africa is a tradition passed down through generations. Craftsmen use indigenous woods and materials ...

The latest effort from the Malian desert blues outfit sees them strip back their sound in favour of embracing the nation's musical traditions.

In a joyful expression of West African culture through dance, music and storytelling ... representation to local and national communities. Traditional African culture is on full display through ...