African American spirituals are songs that originated during the time of slavery in the United States. They were a way for enslaved people to express their emotions, hopes, and faith. These songs ...

Toto is an American rock band formed in 1977, known for their blend of pop, rock, and jazz influences. Their iconic song Africa, released in 1982, became a global hit and remains one of their most ...

Despite never setting foot in Africa, ’80s rock band Toto was able to make a successful track centering around the continent solely based on pictures and documentaries they had seen. The song features ...

On August 1, someone very quietly registered the domain name ibless.therains.downin.africa. Head over to this seemingly complicated URL, and you’ll find something brilliantly simple: the video for ...

Dancers sing the African hymn 'Gbeh Kpa Kpa Ba' - or 'A New Beginning'. Credit: ITV News Dancers sing an African hymn "Gbeh Kpa Kpa Ba" - or "A New Beginning" - celebrating the installation of Rt Rev ...

When Dr Joseph Parry, the famous Merthyr Tydfil born composer died on February 17, 1903, he left behind a musical legacy which is still celebrated today. In churches and chapels, thanks to the choral ...

Strings and wood become harp and drum accompanying cellist Abel Selaocoe's chants and throat singing in his new album, Hymns of Bantu, out this month. It's just one of the many ways he makes alchemy ...

Musica for Africa, a musical project by various artistes has released two versions of a song remembering Kenyans who were killed in the Garissa University attack. Titled 'When Will it End', its ...