Sankofa: From Africa to Appalachia opens Friday, April 17 at 6 p.m. at West Virginia Wesleyan College, running through May 15 ...

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It was the Toubab Quartet, rather than the full Krewe, that took the stage at Woodlands Tavern. With bassist Justin Kimmel away, guitarist Drew Heller played a hybrid Hellcat six-string bass, giving ...

The artistic duo Piers Faccini and Ballaké Sissoko have released their album Our Calling, a fascinating combination of vocals, guitar and kora, creating a crossroads of melodies and atmospheres that ...

When Taylor Guitars acquired an ebony mill in Cameroon to supply wood for their renowned acoustic guitars, owner Bob Taylor wanted to give back by planting new trees, even knowing they could take ...