Industry: Music

Madison Calley: The Instagram Sensation Shattering Stereotypes About Black Harpists and Classical Music

If you think harp music is boring or outdated, think again. Madison Calley is a classically trained harpist who is…

Tope Akintayo 4 Min Read

How Ann Hobson Pilot Became a Trailblazer for Black Harpists

Ann Hobson Pilot is a remarkable musician who has made history as the first African American musician in the Boston…

Tope Akintayo 5 Min Read

Music Publishers Sue Twitter for $250 Million Alleging Massive Copyright Infringement

In a legal battle that could have significant repercussions for social media giant Twitter, music publishers have filed a lawsuit…

James Melbin 3 Min Read

Davido’s Timeless Album Makes Rolling Stone’s List of Best Albums of 2023 So Far

Nigerian Afrobeats star Davido has achieved another milestone with his fourth studio album, Timeless, which was released in March 2023.…

James Melbin 2 Min Read

Meet Angelica Hairston, a Black Harpist Empowering the Next Generation of Artists of Colour

If you love classical music and social justice, you need to know about Angelica Hairston. She is a harpist, educator,…

Tope Akintayo 6 Min Read

The Evolution of the Harp in African and American Music

The harp is one of the oldest and most widespread musical instruments in the world. It has a long and…

James Melbin 3 Min Read

Life Gave DJ Boboss Old Radios, He Made a Deck and Tours the Streets of Nairobi

Emerging from one part of Nairobi's bustling streets, Paul Mwangi, an unusual Disc Jockey who goes by the stage name…

Tope Akintayo 7 Min Read

A New Wineskin: Content Creators Making Amusing Parodies of Popular Tunes

As a lifelong music lover, I have always been fascinated by the different interpretations of popular songs. From covers to…

Gbenga Emmanuel 9 Min Read
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