African contemporary dance is a powerful and evolving art form that has captured the world's attention. By fusing traditional ...

On Nov. 6, Grand Valley State University’s Africana studies program (AAA), in collaboration with the African Student Council ...

We hear of the value of asking our elders about our culture before it's too late, before they die along with their troves of ...

Never mind solar power; soca power is Long Island’s next great renewable energy source. Feteness — workout classes set to the ...

On a chilly October night, the dimly lit lounge of Rock Steady — a popular Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Midtown — is notably empty. Staffers are preparing for what’s supposed to be a busy night ahead.

Afrobeat is no longer just a Nigerian or African genre—it’s a global phenomenon. With its infectious rhythms, vibrant beats, ...

Burkina Faso has long been known for its artistic and cultural festivals, whose themes range from film to dance to theater ...

The dance world mourns the loss of Judith Jamison, a towering figure in contemporary dance whose influence spanned decades ...

Members of the NSL Danse Ensemble perform a traditional Haitian dance in honor of Fèt Gede, the “Festival of the Dead,” at ...

The Brooklyn Children's Museum is set to relaunch "Ti Atis," a monthly program dedicated to celebrating Haitian culture ...

African dances are not just art forms; they are an integral part of the continent's culture. They play a vital role in rites ...

Berry, an African American practitioner of African ... An example is his staging of Doundounba, a traditional “dance of the strong man, or dance of the big drum” from Guinea, West Africa.