AllAfrica on MSN

Kenya: The Advent of the Arbantone Music Genre in Kenya

In the ever-evolving Kenyan entertainment landscape, a relatively new music genre has been at the centerstage of it all. Albeit fast-rising and with quite the dynamic fanbase, Arbantone has shown no ...
Nation on MSN

Meet the over-40s redefining Kenya’s concert experience

The crowd that once clapped politely to saxophones is now at Soul Fest, OktobaFest, Blankets and Wine and Summer Tides, ...
Tuko News

Who was Shalkido? 5 quick facts about the former Sailors Gang member

Discover the life and legacy of Shalkido, a Gengetone star whose rise to fame, personal struggles, and untimely death left a ...
Rolling Stone

The 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far

If there’s anything that defines music in the 21st century, it’s constant change. We live in an era when your next favorite song could come from anywhere — all over the stylistic map, all over the ...
Soompi

Here Are The K-Pop Songs That Made Rolling Stone's List Of "The 250 Greatest Songs Of The 21st Century So Far"

Rolling Stone’s list of “The 250 Greatest Songs of the 21st Century So Far” is out, and several K-pop songs made the cut! With the first quarter of the 21st century winding to a close, the American ...
The New York Times

Can Sweet Songs Prevail Over Bloody Ones? Mexico Is Giving It a Try.

On Sunday, three contestants were crowned winners of the inaugural, government-run “Mexico Sings” competition, meant to promote songs that aren’t about drug cartels or violence. Mike León, from ...
Rolling Stone

Taylor Swift Drops Acoustic Versions of ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Songs on Limited Edition CDs

Taylor Swift has dropped some new versions of The Life of a Showgirl, this time she’s going unplugged with a few of the album’s songs. The acoustic tracks are available on four new CDs on the musician ...
Yahoo

Songs and Dances Revealed for Dancing With the Stars Disney Night

The popular show Dancing With the Stars is getting ready for "Disney Night" this week in honor of the Disneyland 70th anniversary celebration. During this night, the couples will dance to favorite ...
Los Angeles Times

D4vd’s songs had a dark side. With teen’s death, his rise to stardom is on hold

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. D4vd’s rise from a homeschooled Houston teenager posting Fortnite videos online to a burgeoning pop star with a ...
The New York Times

The Sound of ‘Ophelia’

Inspired by Taylor Swift’s “Showgirl” single, listen to a playlist of songs that use the tragic “Hamlet” heroine as inspiration. By Lindsay Zoladz When Taylor Swift first released the track list for ...
Taste of Country

Vince Gill Will Release New Songs Once a Month for the Next Year

Vince Gill is gearing up to do something unprecedented in the music industry, as he will be releasing new songs once a month for the next year. Why Is Vince Gill Releasing So Much New Music? The ...