The backstory: A percussion instrument deeply-rooted in African music, the marimba shows up in everything from atonal avant-garde pieces to modern American pop songs. And yes, many people might know ...

Southern California Marimba puts on salons where you can hear the couch-sized instrument in all its glory.

The backstory: A percussion instrument deeply-rooted in African music, the marimba shows up in everything from atonal ...

Music has always been humanity's way of processing the unimaginable. When the earth shakes, waters rise, or flames devour ...

For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison shares another segment exploring the music of the African diaspora.

The South African musician spent a decade translating the centuries-old repertoire of the West African kora. He emerged with his a unique sound that isn’t restricted to the grid of the staff or the ...

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Maskandi music remains one of South Africa’s most authentic cultural expressions, rooted in Zulu heritage and storytelling. The genre continues to evolve while preserving traditions that reflect ...

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EASTLAKE, OHIO — Conn Selmer, the largest manufacturer of band and orchestra instruments in the United States, announced a tentative decision to close its Eastlake, Ohio, manufacturing plant on or ...

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