East St. Louis became an epicenter for African drumming. A master keeps tradition alive.

The walls of The Sunshine Cultural Arts Center in East St. Louis, seen on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, are lined with photos of ...

How these secretive traditional circumcision rites are responsible for dozens of deaths

At least 48 boys and young men died during the latest round of initiation ceremonies in South Africa, which involve the highly secretive process of traditional circumcision to “become a man.” ...
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Ndlovu Youth Choir sang and danced to a Zulu rendition, celebrating South African culture

The Ndlovu Youth Choir performed a Zulu rendition online, blending song and dance, and captured hearts with a celebration of South African culture.
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Rhythm, Identity and Culture Take Center Stage at African Dance Workshop

During the African Student Association ‘s workshop Tuesday, music reverberated throughout Pennington Hall as students learned the dynamic steps of African dance. From the lively Afrobeats to ...

How Charlotte African, Latin and Indian dance groups foster culture + community

Charlotte-area organizations like El Alma de la Luna, Dances of India and Charlotte African Drum and Dance Collective elevate traditions.