Laying the Foundation Black Music Month features Afrobeats: Laying the Foundation ...

Sandra Izsadore influenced Afrobeat icon Fela Kuti during his 1969 U.S. visit. While not its creator, her impact on the genre is undeniable.

The Melbourne-born Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist worshipped Nigerian drummer and composer Tony Allen, who was renowned for his inventive drum patterns. He was since 1964 a cohort of African drummer ...

The Boston Celtics got a big boost for their 2008 NBA title from the lockdown defense of guard Tony Allen. The Grindfather had not yet built the iconic reputation he now has at that stage of his ...

Seun Kuti bonded with his dad through music. Not just listening to certain bands, or collecting records, but playing and performing. Seun's dad being Fela Kuti, the man who ranks right alongside ...

Yeni Kuti, a media personality, has revealed that her late father and pioneer of Afrobeats, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, was admitted into the Trinity College of Music, London, in 1958, out of pity.

After he knocked in his third clutch bucket in these playoffs, Tony Allen was vocal about how the two-time All-Star needs more respect around the league for his composure in high-stakes moments.

The son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, Seun has taken on the mantle, as well as the band, of his father, since he passed away in 1997. As well as discussing his latest album, the conversation with ...

Daughter of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, Yeni Kuti, has revealed that her father was admitted to Trinity College of Music in London in 1958, not on merit but out of pity. Yeni, in a video ...

The Memphis Grizzlies made a strong statement when they promoted and hired Tuomas Iisalo as the next head coach of the franchise. The move signaled that the team is confident Iisalo — who had ...