BLACK HISTORY MONTH: From blues to hip hop, African influence makes America rock — and roll
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 ...
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“Part of a beautiful American tradition”: A music theory expert explains the country roots of Beyoncé’s Texas Hold ‘Em, and why it also owes a debt to the blues
The lead single from Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé’s Grammy-nominated country album, goes under the musical microscope ...
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Dozens of bronze plaques commemorating Oakland's blues history stolen
Sooji Nam reports on thieves stealing plaques that paid tribute to Oakland's musical legacy. Trump administration erases mention of climate change and LGBTQ+ health data from key government sites 25 S ...