Belafonte’s calypso, the genre of Caribbean music that drew from West African and French influences, propelled him to fame

Across the continent, musicians are not only a symbolic soundtrack for struggles – they are marching on the frontlines and leading social movements.

Hugh Masekela celebrated his 75th birthday with Paul Simon and Harry Belafonte in New York, performing some of his classics and odes to Madiba.

South Africa is honouring her for helping it overcome the legacy of apartheid, but Linda Biehl says she is simply doing what any parent would after the death of a child: trying…

Awards will be bestowed on a musician, a judge and a former chief of state of protocol, Billy Modise, during next week’s 11th national orders ceremony. Modise, United States…