The soul-shattering abuses suffered by enslaved Africans, who were forcibly stripped of their languages, religions and other key aspects of their culture, were fortunately no match for their ...

African instruments are rich and unique in their sounds. With such uniqueness in sound, they have influenced music from other parts of the world. Here are 7 musical instruments whose origin dates back ...

The average American throws out almost 5 pounds of solid waste each day. One local musician aims to reduce waste by giving trash a second life. Dendê Macêdo plays a berimbau made from a broom, a bell, ...