Industry: Music

The Artiste Building a Music Career in Nigeria’s Largest, Often-Forgotten City

In this edition of Portraits of the City, we explore the journey…

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Breaking Down the Literal Meaning of “Chihiro” by Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish’s Chihiro is a haunting and introspective song filled with themes…

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Voices of Heritage: The Countertenors Representing Black Voices in Contemporary Classical Music

Classical music has long been regarded as a bastion of European tradition,…

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ID Cabasa Reimagines ‘Bere Mi’ with Zlatan and TI Blaze: A Modern Twist on a Classic Sound

Following the success of the reimagined versions of afrobeats classics Photocopy (which…

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Beyoncé, Davido, Bob Marley Get Royal Nod in King Charles’ Music Playlist

King Charles III has curated a personal playlist titled "His Majesty King…

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10 Best Roberta Flack Songs Ranked

Roberta Flack, the legendary American singer-songwriter, passed away on 24th February 2025…

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How Doechii Transformed Rejection into Grammy Glory

Did you know that Doechii – now hailed as the “Swamp Princess”…

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You Never Knew You Needed this Complete Breakdown of Drake’s “Passionfruit” Lyrics

Drake’s 2017 track Passionfruit, featured on his mixtape More Life, is an…

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Tems Wins at 2025 Grammy Awards with Best African Music Performance Win

At the 2025 Grammy Awards held on February 2 at the Crypto.com…

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50 Years Later, What is the Meaning of Bob Marley’s “Natural Mystic”?

Bob Marley’s “Natural Mystic”, the opening track of his iconic 1977 album…

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Doc Shebeleza: A Kwaito Pioneer’s Journey Through Music and Community

Victor Bogopane, universally known as Doc Shebeleza, was a seminal figure in…

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Quincy Jones, Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra’s Producer, Passes Away at 91

Quincy Jones, the legendary music producer, composer, and arranger, has passed away…

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