The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The writer Rashidah Ismaili honors a storied literary tradition by hosting Salon d’Afrique, a creative gathering for international Black luminaries, in her Harlem home.
Category: Africa
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Rashidah Ismaili Has Hosted the Legendary Salon d’Afrique in Her Harlem Home for Decades
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
The writer Rashidah Ismaili honors a storied literary tradition by hosting Salon d’Afrique, a creative gathering for international Black luminaries, in her Harlem home.
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Ebo Taylor, Musical Innovator of Highlife and Afrobeat, Dies at 90
The New York Times – Music:
Borrowing from jazz and African rhythms, he forged a singular style that helped define music in his native Ghana — and West Africa — for a generation.
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American Sports Are Turning Up the Volume of Afrobeats
The New York Times – Music:
With an eye on its international fan base, the N.B.A. has welcomed the influence of African singers like Tems, Burna Boy and Rema.
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6 Tree House Hotels That Offer Glamour With a Rustic Vibe
The New York Times – Travel:
From Botswana to Sweden and from Tennessee to Italy, these accommodations make the dream of sylvan slumber come true.
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The Power and Beauty of African Guitar Greats
The New York Times – Music:
Hear songs by Mdou Moctar, Bombino, Orchestra Baobab and more.
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Flooding in a Kenyan Natural Reserve Forces Tourist Evacuation
The New York Times – Travel:
The heavy rains that pounded East Africa for weeks, killing hundreds, have spilled into the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife national reserves.
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A Major Sea Turtle Nesting Site, on Bijagos Islands, Is Worlds Away From Crowds
The New York Times – Travel:
Green sea turtles swim hundreds of miles to nest on a spectacular West African archipelago. Getting there is quite a journey for humans, too.
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Aya Nakamura, French-Malian Singer, Is Caught in Olympic Storm
The New York Times – Music:
Aya Nakamura’s music is one of France’s top cultural exports. But reports that she might perform at the Paris Games have prompted fierce debates over identity and language.