KIGALI, Rwanda A landmark ruling against Senegal’s largest media conglom has stoked long-simmering tensions over copyright law in the West African nation, prompting the country’s musicians to demand a ...

While the music scene in Senegal was once dominated by other countries, Senegalese contemporary music managed to take off nationally in the early 1970s before gaining global recognition between 1980 ...

DAKAR, Senegal — In a classroom at the House of Urban Culture, tucked away in the narrow streets of Dakar, Senegal, Aminata Thiam claps her hands in time with a beat she created on her computer. “You ...

DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — Africa's star musicians hit the red carpet this past weekend at the annual All Africa Music Awards, celebrating the continent’s best talent. The four-day event culminated Sunday ...

In Senegal, rap music and hip-hop culture emerged in the 1980s, driven by the urban youth. It has grown to be one of the most popular music genres in the country. But what role do female Senegalese ...

DAKAR — Senegalese start-ups are testing a fledgling market for online music platforms in French-speaking West Africa, where interest in digital entertainment is growing but a lack of credit cards has ...

In 2005, heavy rains flooded neighborhoods around Dakar, Senegal, forcing tens of thousands of people out of their homes. It was the worst downpour in decades and Babacar Niang, a rapper also known as ...

A songwriter, guitarist, singer and founder of his eponymous band SAHAD, the musician has been called the “Senegalese James Brown.” Senegalese artist Sahad ...

World music icon Youssou Ndour says he plans to run in Senegal's presidential election next month, challenging an 85-year-old incumbent whose plans to seek a third term have sparked violent protests.

Senegalese singer and songwriter Youssou N'Dour tries to create a more positive image of Islamic culture in Africa with his music. Jeffrey Brown speaks with N'Dour about his music and his message.