Never heard of Afro-Appalachia? This singer-songwriter is out to change that

Born in war-torn Liberia but raised in the United States, singer-songwriter Mon Rovîa is making waves with his his “Afro-Appalachian” music.
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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 ...
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Inside the Japa generation’s music ambition: How Nigerians in Canada are rewriting the rules of the industry

When Nigerians talk about “Japa” — Yoruba slang for escape — they’re referring to the growing wave of young people seeking opportunities abroad. In Canada, especially in Toronto, that movement is ...
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Fred Armisen to host CNN series with deep dives into Universal's vast music archive: Nirvana, Guns N' Roses, many more

CNN and Universal Music Group have announced that comedian-actor-musician Fred Armisen will host a new series that looks into Universal Music Group's vaults - the world's largest music archives - ...