She’s the first African woman to be nominated for a Grammy Award in a jazz category. She is also the first Rwandan or Ugandan to ever be nominated for a Grammy. And she is the first East African ...

Just before midnight on a Friday in June, a short line formed outside Elsewhere, a music venue and nightclub in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Saphe Shamoun, one of the D.J.s performing that night, gingerly ...

Kampire Bahana, the East African DJ known by her first name, has just released a compilation titled Kampire Presents: A Dancefloor in Ndola on the respected UK label Strut Records, home to jazz ...

Originally from Kenya, DJAYSLIM has been playing African music in the Bay Area for 20 years. (Courtesy of the artist) ... These days, Mwangi is one of many players in the East Bay African music scene, ...

Various East African student associations will host their third annual collaborative event showcasing East African cultures through music, food, games and dance. Peace in the East will take place ...

Meet Alemeda, the East African Pop Rocker Taking on an Iconic Rap Label After four years of development, Alemeda is Top Dawg Entertainment’s newest signee By Mankaprr Conteh ...

Nadia Mukami is undoubtedly Kenya's Queen of East African Music. She has captivated audiences with her versatile musical style, seamlessly blending elements of Afro-pop and R&B into her songs.

The global rise of African music often focuses on West African stars dominating international stages, but on June 13, 2025, ...

As a result, the influence of East African electronic music continues to spread, with pioneers now gaining global recognition. Nyege Nyege has evolved from an annual festival in Uganda to establishing ...

In a strategic move to expand access to East Africa’s vibrant soundscape, Africa’s premium music streaming platform, Josplay, has announced a game-changing partnership with Opus Music Africa.

Ugandan music heavyweight Bebe Cool is gearing up to take East Africa by storm following the release of his latest album, Break the Chains.Since dropping the project in late May, Bebe Cool has been ...