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KanKouran Dance Company will host its 43rd Annual National African Dance and Drum Conference and Concert in Washington, D.C., over Labor Day weekend, with workshops Sept. 4-6 and a concert Sept. 5. The event brings together artists and instructors…

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Michael Stosic’s single “So Easy to Love” is gaining international chart traction ahead of another radio delivery on Aug. 31, topping Play MPE charts in South Africa and placing No. 2 in the Nordics.

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Underground artist Son of Dior, the stage name of Tony Byaruhanga, released his album Vienna on August 21, 2026, with a focus on love lost, ambition and regret.

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Alabaster International will hold ETCHED on Sept. 12 at Serendipity Labs Costa Mesa to raise money for its enset program and spotlight women smallholder farmers in Ethiopia and Kenya.

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Snooknuk’s All In Good Time launched Aug. 14 and quickly reached No. 1 on the U.S. iTunes Children’s Albums chart.

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KanKouran Dance Company will host its 43rd annual National African Dance and Drum Conference and Concert over Labor Day weekend in Washington, D.C. The event brings together West African dancers, musicians and instructors for workshops and a major…

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TEMPO Networks is expanding into Africa through a multi-year partnership with Zambia’s Lusaka Carnival, marking the company’s 21st anniversary and a new push to connect Caribbean and African culture, media and tourism.

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A new Persistence Market Research study says the global music tourism market could grow from $129.5 billion in 2026 to $363.8 billion by 2033 as live events, festivals and cultural travel keep drawing international visitors.

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The African Diaspora International Film Festival will hold its 19th Washington, D.C. edition Aug. 14-16 at George Washington University, with films from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and North America focused on human rights, democracy, identity…

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Chinese manufacturers are expanding their role in the global musical fountain market as demand rises for custom water shows in public spaces, hotels, resorts, and commercial developments.

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Chinese musical fountain manufacturers are expanding overseas with turnkey design, engineering and installation services as the global market heads toward USD 5.23 billion by 2034. Five suppliers stand out for municipal, hospitality and multimedia…

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Call Sheet Media has acquired Donnell D. Pannell’s historical fantasy screenplay ‘The Embers of Aerthos,’ a project now entering development with a focus on an African-inspired world of kingdoms, mythology and war. The move adds an original…

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The cloud music services market is projected to nearly triple from 2025 to 2035 as streaming, AI personalization, and multi-device listening keep expanding worldwide.

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Chartmetric and Splice found that hybrid genres are taking a larger share of global listening while traditional top genres shrink.

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Ferryman Collective and Virtual Worlds Company’s live VR theater piece won Outstanding Emerging Media Program at the 78th Emmy Awards after competing against projects backed by major entertainment companies.

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Coherent Market Insights says the music therapy market is projected to hit $6.03 billion by 2033, expanding at a 9.4% annual pace from 2026 to 2033. The forecast points to rising demand across mental health, neurological rehabilitation, dementia…

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Brand South Africa drew more than 200 guests to Hotel Phoenix in Atlanta for a networking mixer centered on Pan-African culture, commerce, and diaspora connections ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The event highlighted growing links between…

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Dr. Samuel Waymon will spend a week in residence at UC Santa Cruz this October, capped by a performance with the Magic Man Band on Oct. 24. The visit brings music, film and classroom events to campus and will raise support for Africa-focused…

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MLife Music Group and Mazalito have formed a partnership to expand Beautiful Day, a multicultural anthem tied to unity, peace and social impact ahead of the FIFA World Cup. The campaign will use music, sport and community outreach to widen the…

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Diaspora Creatives Awards will hold its first ceremony Nov. 21, 2026, at Atlanta Virtual Studios, honoring African creatives across the global diaspora.