these sounds were a dominant strand in African American roots music from the 17th century onwards. Despite this, many people think that such music comes solely from dungaree-wearing, white rural folk.

However, the core of Hounsou’s work centers around reconnecting Black people to their African roots. He approaches that work ...

Author and journalist Santilla Chingaipe explores Australia's forgotten Black African history and shows the role people of African descent played in events that shaped the nation, from the First ...

Amid Black History Month celebrations in February, some local musicians say they are finding more opportunities at various venues to share their work and stories.

"My Nappy Roots" explores the politics ... hairstyles as a touchstone to address the broader struggle of African American people in their search for social control, identity and economic independence.

Yasmin Williams, who was recently featured on NPR's "Tiny Desk" music series, is among the performers at this year's Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival. The event will be March 15 at ...