PIKINE, Senegal — On Senegal's peninsula, just west of Dakar, is a neighborhood that attracts hundreds of the country's most gifted musicians, artists and creatives. They all meet at Africulturban, a ...

DAKAR, Senegal — In a classroom at the House of Urban Culture, tucked away in the narrow streets of Dakar, Senegal, Aminata Thiam claps her hands in time with a beat she created on her computer. “You ...

When our country trudged forth into war with Iraq, hundreds of prominent actors, artists and musicians were quick to display some form of protest, be it a newly penned song, a heartfelt message on a ...

Allow me to join the international Committee of All Africa Music Awards in expressing gratitude and appreciation to the Government of Senegal for accepting to host AFRIMA 8th Edition on 12th to 15th ...

The Italian Cultural Institute of Dakar celebrates the 2500th anniversary of the founding of the city of Naples with the ...

Senegal is a country in transition with increasing education and economic growth and a burgeoning art scene It is customary that its culture stories and history have been kept alive and transmitted by ...

World music icon Youssou Ndour says he plans to run in Senegal's presidential election next month, challenging an 85-year-old incumbent whose plans to seek a third term have sparked violent protests.

DAKAR, March 1 (Reuters) - Senegal's Youssou N'Dour said on Thursday he would relaunch his musical career with a victory concert for Macky Sall if the presidential challenger beats incumbent Abdoulaye ...

The lyrics: “Showing affection does not equate with being weak.” “The dragon can break open four cheese makers with his power alone.” The album: “Specialist in All Styles.” The artists: Orchestra ...

In 2005, heavy rains flooded neighborhoods around Dakar, Senegal, forcing tens of thousands of people out of their homes. It was the worst downpour in decades and Babacar Niang, a rapper also known as ...