A free West African drum circle takes place every Tuesday night in Fayetteville. The circle is led by Francis Kweku Osei, a professional drummer from Ghana. The event aims to share West African ...

Editor's Note: This interview is part of an ongoing Star series highlighting Kansas Citians from historically underrepresented communities and their impact on our region. The series builds on The Star ...

Sowande Keita of Detroit has been playing the drums for as long as he can remember. “There’s a legendary story, that is actually very true, my father tied the DJembe around my waist before I could ...

Selah Thompson (front) teaches how the skirt is used in Afro Cuban dance to mimic natural movements seen in nature at the Traditional Music Society dance class. Susan Pfannmuller Special to The Star ...