June and December are known to be 'umgidi' season in the Xhosa nation and other nations. The mentioned tribe is known to take ...

Moray has been pushing the boundaries of traditional folk music since the early 2000s, infusing it with elements of electronica, rock, and even hip-hop to create a sound that is uniquely his own.

December is one of the best months for the Xhosa nation because they get to host umgidi (traditional ceremonies) where families and the community get together. Broadcaster Melanie “Mel” Bala ...

South African TV and radio personality Unathi Nkayi recently looked fabulous in traditional attire at a Umgidi ceremony. The former Kaya 959 presenter attended ... when men need something from the ...

It’s nearly impossible to keep up with the avalanche of new songs that arrive every year. We’re here to help: Find a gem you may have missed from the 450-plus tracks Jon Pareles and Lindsay ...

It is no longer told only through nafi-nafi (oral storytelling) but adapting to new channels, from traditional songs to pop music and even into children's names. Our study—spanning from 2016 to ...

There’s nothing that brings the world together more than sharing opinions about Christmas music. And why not? Christmas is a very special time of year for many — myself included!

In South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, a traditional chief has called for a two-year moratorium on traditional circumcision, a vital cultural initiation rite into adulthood widely practiced among ...

Flipping the formula of its predecessor, Dylan's 1963 follow-up album, The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, offered 11 originals by Dylan and just two traditional songs. The powerful collection combined ...

It is no longer told only through nafi-nafi (oral storytelling) but adapting to new channels, from traditional songs to pop music and even into children’s names. After the 2004 tsunami ...

Mariah Carey performs one of her greatest hits onstage for "Merry Christmas One And All!" at ... [+] Yaamava' Resort & Casino at San Manuel on November 15, 2023 in Highland, California. Mariah ...

Flipping the formula of its predecessor, Dylan’s 1963 follow-up album, “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan,” offered 11 originals by Dylan and just two traditional songs. The powerful collection ...