The 1960s is a significant era in Abdullah Ibrahim’s story. It’s a time when the South African master’s international career ...

During the final years of apartheid, the pianist’s ‘Mannenberg’ was often called his country’s unofficial anthem.

Ibrahim, who died June 15, left South Africa in 1962 and lived in exile in the U.S. and Europe for many years. Kevin Whitehead offers an appreciation, and we listen to Terry Gross' 1989 interview.

The South African musician's "Mannenberg" was often called his country's unofficial anthem during the final years of ...

Friends of Music at St. Philip's in the Hills Episcopal Church will present a concert featuring pianist William Chapman Nyaho at 7 p.m. Friday. His program, "Piano Music of Africa and the African ...

Motsepe spoke glowingly about Zwane’s impact on the club’s identity, suggesting that the veteran playmaker is the living embodiment of the "shoe-shine and piano" style that has become synonymous with ...

Abdullah Ibrahim’s new solo program transcends category, combining the intimate and the universal in a unique way that is hinted at in its title. SENZO means “Ancestor” in both Chinese and Japanese.

An introduction to the physical geography of the continent of Africa, from the Sahara to the Cape. Africa - Overview of climate zones and biomes. videoAfrica - Overview of climate zones and biomes An ...

South Africa’s Amapiano is no longer a regional genre; it’s become a global force. Before now, the signature log drums, soulful melodies, and slow-burning grooves existed within township gatherings, ...

I hope it’s clear by now I love facts, especially those that surprise — even shock — us out of our assumptions. Don’t get me wrong. All of us, including scholars in various fields, have so much ...

June 21, 2026 • This week on In Black America, producer and host John L. Hanson, Jr. presents highlights from excerpts from a discussion by representavies of civil rights organizations, and state and ...

Christopher Henshilwood (in Blombos Cave) dug at one of the most important early human sites partly out of proximity—it’s on his grandfather’s property. Centre for Development Studies, University of ...