A musicologist who had studied classical and other forms of Cuban music, Diez says her own way of seeing both music and the world changed when she became immersed in rumba culture as the tour ...

Robert Lester Folsom made his long-awaited Columbus debut with indie duo Babehoven Saturday at the Rumba Café. The show ...

For more than four decades, Sheila E. has been a force in music—commanding the stage with her explosive percussion, magnetic presence, and boundary-pushing artistry. But 2025 is proving to be a career ...

In a simplistic version of its history, Congolese rumba was inspired by the Cuban kind. That is true, but so is the reverse: the origins of Latin rumba lie in central Africa.

He and Mobasser tell Deadline why the project is a love letter to Congo’s cultural heritage. Congolese rumba is largely considered one of the most influential genres of African music and dance.

With the much hyped 11th session of Koroga Music Festival slated for March 13, 2016 live at the Arboretum starting 12 noon, that will witness a grand performance by one of DRC’s undisputed king ...

Rumba star John Odhiambo Orondo popularly known as Johnny Junior Some say he is the best Rumba musician Kenya never had while others credit him for having redefined local Rumba music making it ...

Africa’s leading Congolese Rumba music is now on the list of the world cultural heritage of humanity after the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) admitted ...

Anuel released the music video for "Futbol y Rumba," a track off of his sophomore album Emmanuel, on Friday Maria Pasquini is the staff editor for human interest’s digital vertical at PEOPLE ...

Following a few speeches, the music began with the all-female band Orquesta D'Caché. Yes, indeed. In case you didn't know, Cali has its share of pretty, fantastic, all-girl salsa bands.

Congolese rumba is largely considered one of the most influential genres of African music and dance. It is deep-rooted in Congo's anti-colonial fight of the 20th century, when the country was ...