When Chipo Kandake of Louisiana connects with Black femmes across the Afro-diaspora, she creates healing spaces through the preservation of cultural traditions and the binding power of dance movement.

Samuel “Hooliboy” Kyei, a Bronx-born dancer and choreographer of Ghanaian descent, discovered his passion for movement at just 4 years old, heavily inspired by the moves and style of Michael Jackson.

YUNGAS, Bolivia (AP) — Cielo Torres had always lived in Bolivia. Yet before moving at age 17 to the remote town of Tocaña — where much of the country’s Afro-descendant community lives — she had rarely ...

The Baltimore Rhythm Festival filled Guilford Avenue with culture, music, food and workshops on Sept. 13. Druid Hills’ very own Park Vibe Drummers have been playing since 1968. Baltimore Rhythm ...

The second annual Afro-Caribbean Festival is taking place all weekend long. On Friday afternoon, dance workshops were held at Lyman Square. The community got the chance to learn how to dance Bomba, a ...

A sign that reads in Spanish: “Welcome to Mururata, cradle of Afro-Bolivian culture” stands in Mururata, Bolivia, on Aug. 3, 2025. (Credit: Juan Karita/AP.) Listen YUNGAS, Bolivia — Cielo Torres had ...