Enslaved Africans seeking to reconnect with their lost cultural traditions brought African concepts to instruments in the ...

Black American music is music of the spirit, a profound diversity of lessons to be enjoyed. Never duplicated but often imitated, its drumbeats are heartbeats of the inner person that ignites ...

“Hip-hop culture is what it is, you know. It is freedom. It’s expression. It’s just a big part of life, especially in the Black community,” Watkins said. Miller and DJ ChiefRocka guided ...

At its core, hip-hop is a voice for the voiceless seeking to address systemic inequities through storytelling.

Jeezy’s “My President” became a powerful anthem during one of the most transformative periods in American history. As Barack Obama’s presidential campaign gained momentum, Jeezy, the Atlanta-based ...

Whether you’re a history buff or a theater geek, Black History Month is fun this year in Columbus. There are celebrations ...

In celebration of Black History Month, Here and Now shines a spotlight on local museums that are documenting African American history, culture and the arts. First up, an update on the construction of ...

Activities range from art exhibitions and educational lectures to community gatherings honoring African American culture and ...

Advertisement Article continues below this ad Hip-hop and house both have their ... as a scholar of African American culture and music, I am interested in their commonality: Both are distinctly ...