In this adapted excerpt, we meet Balla Kouyaté, one in a long line of West African "djelis," men who function as living history books to preserve stories, culture, and traditions. Some, like ...

Africa is home to dozens of music festivals all year long, each with a unique flavor and focus. From jazz in Cape Town to ...

Happy Kwanzaa! * Kwanzaa is a week-long holiday dedicated to celebrating African culture and traditions, observed annually from December 26 to January 1. Proposed by African-American leader ...