How the Village People Went From ‘Y.M.C.A.’ to MAGA
The Village People used to be a disco punchline; now they're the favorite band of Trump and his MAGA movement.
12 times ‘Saturday Night Live’ made a cultural bang over the past 50 years
NEW YORK (AP) — “Saturday Night Live” was built with a cast of young no-names performing countercultural comedy. Fifty years ...
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What's up on Flicks at Four this Black History Month?
Kiana Del has music by Michael Abels, Quincy Jones, Kathryn Bostic and more honoring Black composers and stories.
How this Nashville-raised music exec champions Black artists across genres
Shannon Sanders, an African-American South Nashville native and award-winning BMI executive director of creative, reflects on decades of excellence.
Kendrick Lamar’s halftime show, HBCUs and the influence of Black culture
Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime performance was a celebration of Black culture on one of the world’s largest stages in the midst of Black History Month. It was also a reminder of the influence ...
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Coffee Break: R&B
The genre of R&B — short for “rhythm and blues” — mixed elements of blues, jazz, boogie woogie, and gospel and was pioneered ...
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ABC-7 4: Black Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to honor El Pasoans
The inaugural Black Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors El Pasoans who have made contributions to the community. The event was created by Monica Tucker with a goal to establish an annual tradition ...
Super Bowl halftime show dancer displays Palestinian, Sudanese flags during Kendrick Lamar performance
NEW ORLEANS — A performer who was part of Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show was detained by security after waving the ...
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A new documentary seeks to give singing great Luther Vandross his due
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with director Dawn Porter. Her new documentary, "Luther: Never Too Much," tracks the life and music ...
See All the Super Bowl National Anthem Singers Through the Years (Including the Music Icon Who Started the Tradition in 1982!)
See which pop stars have performed the national anthem at the Super Bowl through the years, including Whitney Houston, Billy Joel, Reba McEntire, Luke Bryan and more.
Who Is Ledisi? Fun Facts About the 'Lift Every Voice and Sing' Performer at Super Bowl LIX
Super Bowl LIX is obviously about the high-stakes matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs. But it’s also about much, much more. The Super Bowl is a sporting event, sure. However ...
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When the Hands Do the Preaching: Black ASL in Church
On Sunday mornings, during worship at a Black church, the sign language interpreter is often the most animated person in the room. Their spirited machinations include hands flying, bodies swaying, and ...