Posts Tagged ‘Music’
Chale Wote Art Festival 2026
Experience the Chale Wote Street Art Festival, an annual celebration of contemporary African art, culture, and creative expression held in Accra, Ghana. Centered in the historic Osu and Jamestown communities, the festival brings together artists, performers, filmmakers, musicians, and cultural practitioners from Ghana and around the world.
Read MoreBlack Arts Fest MKE 2026
Join Black Arts Fest MKE 2026, an annual celebration of African heritage and Black cultural arts taking place at Henry Maier Festival Park in Milwaukee. This year’s theme, “Unity & Community,” highlights the power of connection, creativity, and shared experiences across generations.
Read More‘He saw signs saying No Blacks – but he never got bitter’: Sterling Betancourt, the man who brought steelpan music to the UK
Sterling Betancourt brought pan music from his home country of Trinidad to the UK and generously tought others to spread its use.
Read MoreHow Urban Lights, one of the country’s last Black-owned record stores, changed with the times
Owner Timothy Wilson has shifted with physical and digital media to remain relevant and welcoming to music lovers.
Read MoreAfro Nation 2026
Afro Nation will bring together the best artists in Afrobeats, Amapiano, Hip Hop, RnB, Dancehall and more. Expect world-class production and iconic live performances and DJ sets over three unforgettable days.
Read MoreA musical project sheds light on Boston’s Black labor history
The album and podcast use music to tell the story of those who worked on railroads, including Black trainporters.
Read MoreAfrican American Choral Ensemble brings together 100 voices for anniversary concert
The African American coral ensemble choir represents and honors the history and future of the choir, which was established in 1975 by Portia K and founder of African-American art Institute, Herman Hudson.
Read MoreMLK Day concert held annually at the Kennedy Center for 23 years is relocating
With Trump recently taking over the center and critizing its previous events, the historic concert will be held elsewhere this year.
Read MoreThe Dark History of “Jingle Bells”: From Blackface Minstrelsy to Christmas Classic
Ezekiel J. Walker examines the dark history of “Jingle Bells,” including its connection to to minstrelsy and blackface.
Read MoreAfroFuture Ghana 2025
Get ready for AfroFuture 2025, formerly Afrochella, bringing a week of vibrant celebration to Accra culminating December 28th to 29th. This premier cultural festival is your gateway to an extraordinary African experience. Dive into the heart of global Black culture with electrifying live performances, stunning art installations, and mouth-watering culinary delights.
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