“This is really cool!,” exclaimed a fifth-grader, taking his seat for a student matinee of “Mwindo” at Seattle Children’s Theatre. One could share his enthusiasm for the terrific scenic design on ...

“Afrikaners is plesierig, dit can julle glo (Afrikaners are fun, that you can believe),” runs the chorus of the rustiest chestnut in Afrikaans folk music. It isn’t heard, much less proven, in “The ...

Folk music is a traditional genre that reflects the culture, stories, and history of a community, passed down through generations, often featuring acoustic instruments and simple melodies. African ...

Stephanie Mitchum talks about her new book African American Folk Healing, which explores the traditions and art of black American home remedies. Now to the art of folkways and a little pop quiz. True ...

The 1970’s were an extremely fertile era for music. In America, progressive soul and funk broke new ground while London spawned the punk rock scene and Kingston, Jamaica gave the world roots reggae.

Flagler College and the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum announce a new exhibition, "The Object Tells a Story: African-American Folk Art from Florida," on display through Feb. 28 at the Crisp-Elleter Art ...

For centuries, Africans have preserved their history through storytelling. But communication is evolving rapidly as more and more Africans use smartphones. So Nigerian tech entrepreneur and fashion ...