Explore the journey of Expowzza, a promising new artist in Xhosa rap, as he blends cultural pride and personal experiences ...

Maskandi has always been more than music. Rooted in Zulu heritage, it carries stories of identity, love, and township life.

"There is no actual violin, percussion or soul in this slop," commented the Reddit user Mary on the social-media platform.

From swaggering rock, trance, and hip-hop to neo-soul and folk pop, the Miami music scene is starting 2026 with a bang.

So many artists, so many songs, so little time. Each week we review a handful of new albums (of all genres), round up even more new music that we’d call “indie,” and talk about what metal is coming ...

Rashid Kay Weighs In As Sjava’s Spotify Success Triggers Genre Confusion. South Africa’s music scene thrives on fusion, and ...

Every Thursday, the Paste staff and contributors will choose their five favorite songs of the week, awarding one entry a “Song of the Week” designation. You can hear these songs in our ongoing Best ...

From Gustav Mahler to Lady Gaga, a peek into Lindsay’s past 12 months in music. By Lindsay Zoladz It’s time for one of my favorite annual Amplifier traditions: the songs that explain my year. Consider ...

Memphis filmmaker Craig Brewer's new movie, "Song Sung Blue," opens in theaters in Memphis and across the U.S. and Canada on Christmas Day. Here's some information that might be helpful or interesting ...

In addition to the instrumentals that brought him underground renown, the Columbus DJ-producer RJD2 (back home after a ...

The Travancore Devaswom Board is inviting ordinary devotees to submit original devotional songs for. These compositions, once vetted, will be played at the shrine alongside renditions by famous ...

At the height of her career, Mariah Carey took a risk by releasing a holiday song. Given what we know about the singer who has dubbed herself "Queen of Christmas," and the ubiquity of the seasonal hit ...