When people say African music is having a “global moment,” they are often talking about only a small part of the continent.

African music, with its distinctive emphasis on polyrhythm and beats flowing from percussive instruments, was long treated as subordinate in the international music arena. Music from the continent ...

Thinking back on the biggest cultural moments of 2024, it’s hard to ignore the many African women who were at the center of it all. Over the past decade, global African music has been dominated by ...

As the music industry gathers for Grammy Week, African music is playing an increasingly prominent role — not only on the awards stage, but across global pop culture. That momentum will be on display ...

Sign up to receive the Vogue Business newsletter for the latest luxury news and insights, plus exclusive membership discounts. African musicians are catching the ...