Renowned for his mesmerizing and evolving musical style, Ankhoï first encountered the art of Mayra Andrade during his time in Brazil: “My initial exposure to Mayra’s music came through her track « ...

Smooth, soulful singer Mayra Andrade is of Cape Verdean origin — but her life so far has taken her around the world. Born in Cuba, she grew up in Senegal, Angola and Germany (while her stepfather was ...

Marking the 200th anniversary of the abolition of the slave trade, the Passage Of Music Festival’s two-month long series of events got underway with tonight’s pairing of veteran Beninese dance diva ...