A viol consort and a study of Black Spirituals. Backing up... a viol? If you're unfamiliar with the instrument, it's for a good reason. The entire viola da gamba family of instruments died out ...

Apple Music’s Rap Life Radio, presented by Global Editorial Head of Hip-Hop and R&B Ebro Darden, will feature Nigerian rapper Tuff King this month, as Ebro and Africa Now Radio host Nandi Madida ...

Fans of Nigerian artist CKay received a welcome gift in late January: the singer released his latest song, “Badminton.” It’s a high-energy, melodic track with an infectious sound. The song, which has ...

The FADER first FADER Mix since 2021 features Los Angeles vinyl DJ 1morning in techno set that features Joey Beltram, Oxia, and more. Read our interview and listen to the set.

The song serves as the second single from Patoranking’s forthcoming fifth studio album and delivers a strong message centred on African pride, unity and the liberation of Black people across the world ...

As Sinners dominates awards season, Wunmi Mosaku is finally having the moment she spent two decades building towards. Ahead ...

Ayra Starr's selection doesn't particularly come as a surprise, given how vocal she has been about her admiration and respect ...

Since at least 2009, FADER Mix has been highlighting the coolest DJs, artists, and producers of music. Hear the best mixes from Arca, Doss, Flume, Zaytoven, and more.

2MG Music Foundation, led by renowned record producer and sound engineer, Mix Master Garzy, marked Ghana’s 69th Independence Day with its flagship charity event at the Motherly Love Orphanage Home.

Ninety-seven per cent of us cannot tell the difference between AI-generated and human-authored music. When an AI cover recently went viral, it sparked questions about ethics and transparency.