It was telling of Omelika Kuumba’s spirit that on her birthday, her first after losing both parents within eight months of one another, she would give a concert in their honor. Near the end of her ...
The sounds of traditional West African Dance movements were part of the Juneteenth celebrations that took place Monday at the New Rochelle Public Library. The Bokandeye African American Dance Theater ...
Carlos Santana’s new album started when he brought a playlist of African songs to the producer Rick Rubin. Then the 71-year-old guitarist found the LP’s voice on the internet. By Jon Pareles The call ...