The Source Magazine

Beats Without Borders: A Look at African Hip-Hop’s International Grind

From the early seventies’ Bloc Parties in the Bronx to musicians streaming songs to audiences worldwide, today’s hip hop scene is borderless. But for the African artists making waves worldwide, ...
The Nation Newspaper

Africa’s beats are owning the global music spotlight

Africa’s music scene is no longer just a regional sensation, it has become the pulse of global pop culture. As African music continues to enchant global audiences, Spotify Wrapped 2024 unveils the ...
WTOP News

South Africa beats Zimbabwe by 7 wickets in T20 tri-series to set up final against New Zealand

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Rubin Hermann hit four sixes and 63 runs as South Africa beat Zimbabwe by seven wickets with 16 balls remaining in a T20 tri-series match on Sunday. The comfortable win means ...
The Nation Newspaper

K- The Beats takes African rhythms to global stage

Nigerian drummer and percussionist Kehinde Komolafe Hammed, popularly known as K-The Beats, is using traditional African rhythms to promote Nigeria’s cultural heritage on international stages through ...
insider.si.edu

African rhythms & beats : bringing African traditions to the classroom / Calla Isaak

Introduction. Some notes before we begin ; Beginnings ; Basic drum technique ; Rhythmic vocabulary patterns -- Stage 1 rhythmic vocabulary patterns. Gankogui and Axatse ; Obwahsimisah: a game song ; ...