Blending Malay and English lyrics, Shahera Sam delivers a heartfelt single "Kenapa (Why)" that explores life’s questions through the sounds of Southeast Asia. Shahera Sam from Kuala Lumpur turns personal questions into musical poems in her first song, "Kenapa (Why)". The song is a big step forward for the up-and-coming Malaysian artist. She wrote the reflective words when she was 17 years old, with only a...

In a performance that was as much a cultural statement as it was a musical showcase, Chicago-based Ghanaian artist Queen Drie made a triumphant debut at Summerfest 2026, opening the T-Mobile Stage on Juneteenth. Summerfest, widely recognized by Guinness World Records as "The World's Largest Music Festival," is held annually at the Henry Maier Festival Park along the scenic shores of Lake Michigan. This year's...