When I pressed play on the latest release from Shelita, titled "Sailors", I wasn't expecting the floor to drop out from under me. You see, "pop" is often a safe word, a designation for the palatable. But this? This is something else entirely. It’s as if someone took a tender ballad and threw it into a particle accelerator to see what sub-atomic emotions would...

Celebrating 25 Years in Music, the Ghanaian Artist Israel Maweta Uses His Voice for Social Change "Say No To Child Labour" June 12th marks World Day Against Child Labour, and this year's 25th anniversary is a poignant reminder of the ongoing battle against this global issue. In commemoration, Israel Maweta, the celebrated Ghanaian traditional musician and gospel crooner, has released a powerful new song titled "Say...