Thinking back on the biggest cultural moments of 2024, it’s hard to ignore the many African women who were at the center of it all. Over the past decade, global African music has been dominated by ...

Listen to 68 tracks that made major statements, boosted big beefs, propelled up-and-comers and soundtracked the party this year. By Jon Pareles Jon Caramanica and Lindsay Zoladz Jon Pareles Here’s a ...

It’s nearly impossible to keep up with the avalanche of new songs that arrive every year. We’re here to help: Find a gem you may have missed from the 450-plus tracks Jon Pareles and Lindsay Zoladz ...

While Spotify's Billions Club contains an exclusive group of artists who've had songs reach one billion streams, there's an even more elite crop of African artists who are members. "Essence" ...

A side effect of the way we listen to music in the streaming era is that it's harder than ever for new stars to break through. Or it was until 2024, anyway. This year, it felt like a page turned, the ...