Latin America’s recorded music revenues rose by 22.5% in 2024, with streaming accounting for 87.8% of revenues, a staggering ...

K-pop has seen massive popularity due to boy bands’ and girl groups’ debuts and comebacks with new concepts every year. 2021 was no different, witnessing a continued surge of Korean stars embarking on ...

The genre of afrobeats has skyrocketed in popularity over the past five years. Famous afrobeats artists like Tems, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Sarkodie, and more have brought the West African musical art to ...

Music changes in strange ways. Sometimes it happens so slowly you barely notice, like watching grass grow. Other times, an ...

Hip-hop music, a dynamic and influential genre that originated in the streets of the Bronx, New York City, has transformed into a worldwide cultural phenomenon. It has become a powerful voice for ...

The site, launched last month, acts as a repository for all things Afrobeats. Spotify launches dedicated site for key information on Afrobeats With bi-weekly updates, it journeys from the origins of ...

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The evolution of music in Kenya is a rich and vibrant story that spans several decades. Indeed, traditional Kenyan music is deeply rooted in the diverse indigenous cultures of the country. Each ...

Gospel music experts discuss the evolution and influence of Black religious music in America. For Black Music Month, American Black Journal’s “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the influence of ...