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Ethiopian-American singer-composer and cultural activist Meklit has announced her upcoming "Ethio Blue" EP, an introspective six-song collection that draws from her Afro-Caribbean and Ethio-Jazz roots.

Ethiopian-American singer-composer and cultural activist Meklit has announced her upcoming "Ethio Blue" EP, an introspective six-song collection that draws from her Afro-Caribbean and Ethio-Jazz roots.

The two sensational singers received a nomination in the newly introduced Best African Music Performance award category. Ayra received a nomination for her hit song Rush, and Tyla received for her viral song Water.

Afrobeats and R&B singer Ayra Starr has been nominated for her first Grammy Award in the category of Best African Music Performance for her song - BellaNaija.com. November 10, 2023

Producer Zubeyda Ahmed unravels the fascinating link between Ethio Jazz and Brazilian rhythms such as bossa nova, samba, and touches on traditional Afro-Brazilian cultures; illuminating the remarkable journey of saudade's musical pilgrimage to Ethiopia.

Chimurenga music is a Zimbabwean popular music genre coined and popularised by the United States-based Mapfumo, which features the mbira instrument.

Ghanaian-American musician Ama Serwah Genfi, known professionally as Amaarae, in a recent interview with Ghana's Metro TV, chided the Grammy..

Season 8 of the Afropop Closeup Podcast launches on July 4, 2023.

Pastor Nana Yaw Boakye who is better known as MOGmusic has become the very first Ghanaian gospel artiste in the Recording Academy of the renowned Grammy Awards.

More change is afoot at the Grammys. The Recording Academy announced last week that three new categories will be added to the awards show in 2024: best pop dance recording,