The genre that is “Afro-Peruvian-Mojo” is not household term when it comes to music terms. It does, however, remain an apt descriptor for local band Mojo Birds. Part indie-pop and soul band, part ...

To me, one of the most fascinating things about the cultural history of the African diaspora is how rhythms and beats from west Africa spread throughout the so-called "New World" and were interpreted ...

Afro Latino music is on the rise in Latin America. The music has roots in the slave trade, but artists are putting a modern spin on old songs. Host Michel Martin hears more from AltLatino's Felix ...

In an era where the contributions of our past music heroes are largely under-appreciated and under-documented, 'Ki’mon' not only narrated history but also celebrated the contributions of key players ...