When I think of roots, I think of lineage and mothers. Tradition is passed on primarily through the mothers," dancer Ramya S.

This year’s 23rd annual Berkeley/Oakland AileyCamp that recently started and runs through July 25 is setting various spaces ...

“Rambax is unique,” says Touré, whose family of prominent griot percussionists had him drumming from the age of four.

Fall for Dance North (FFDN) unveils its 11th annual lineup, featuring a vibrant mix of more than 30 Canadian and ...

Bradley Simmons, instructor of West African percussion at Duke University for nearly three decades, died at 72 on May 22.

Jacob’s Pillow will welcome the LA-based contemporary dance company BODYTRAFFIC for their Ted Shawn Theatre debut, Wednesday, ...

Thousands of people attended horse racing events to mark the end of traditional celebrations on Cape Verdean island Santo Antao which annually ...

AfriCa Fest Victoria, now in its 12th year, begins Thursday night (June 26) in Centennial Square and runs through Sunday, ...

Dance in Guinea, West Africa serves many purposes, but when pared down to its essence, the dance is about health - about healing, about celebrating and honoring life in all its transitions ...

Looking for something to do this weekend? Here are a few recommendations from Globe writers and critics, covering music, theater, comedy, museums, family events, and more.

Igbokwe-Ozoagu’s work based on the encounter, Our Mighty Groove, which incorporates the choreographer’s blend of club styles ...