The Notorious Cameroonian Prison With Its Own Record Label
The facility has its own "taxis" (inmates who whizz through congested courtyards on foot to hand deliver messages), its own…
Montreal’s Nuits d’Afrique Marks 40 Years Of Celebrating African Music And Culture
Montreal’s Festival International Nuits d’Afrique closed its 40th edition on July 19 after another celebration of African, Caribbean and Latin…
Soul Legend Jim Gilstrap, Voice of ‘Good Times’ Theme, Dies At 79
Legendary vocalist, recording artist, and acclaimed session singer Jim Gilstrap, whose unmistakable voice became a fixture on some of the…
Music World Pays Tribute To Soul Legend Ray King
Tributes have been paid to Ray King, one of the most influential singers in the ska and 2 Tone music…
‘King Of Pop’ Single From His Biggest Album Suddenly Bests Itself On The Charts
“Beat It” might be the one for certain fans. After all, it was so popular that “Weird Al” Yankovic even…
Lauryn Hill Honored, Janet Jackson Stuns Teyana Taylor And Druski Makes History At BET Awards
Lauryn Hill performs onstage at the BET Awards 2026 in Los Angeles, CA on June 28, 2026.Christopher Polk / Billboard…
South Africa’s Jazz Icon, Likened To Mozart By Mandela, Dies At 91 In Germany
The man Nelson Mandela once described as South Africa’s own Mozart has died. Abdullah Ibrahim, the pianist whose music became…
Tragic Helicopter Collision Claims Life Of US Alt-Pop Musician Oliver Tree
In a devastating incident in Brazil, United States alt-pop artist and internet personality Oliver Tree was among six individuals who…