New book 'Before Elvis' explores the music of the Black artists who influenced the King
Preston Lauterbach's new book, "Before Elvis," celebrates the many Black artists who shaped Elvis Presley’s creative vision ...
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: African spirit and culture shaped American music and instruments
Enslaved Africans seeking to reconnect with their lost cultural traditions brought African concepts to instruments in the ...
First African American to play 'Carmen' in Australia visits Cape Cod with diaspora music.
The first African American to play the lead role in “Carmen” at the Sydney Opera House is shifting away from her roots to ...
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2 major Black music festivals you can’t miss
Black Promoters Collective announces black music events for 2025, featuring legendary artists and emerging talent in celebrations of African American culture ...
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Celebrate African American Artistic Activism Through Music, Dance And Theater
The theme of this year's Rhythms & Movements of African American Culture Festival, a five-day event hosted by the Brooklyn ...
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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African American Composer Initiative honors musical traditions across generations
The group will hold its 14th annual benefit concert Feb. 1-2 at East Palo Alto's Eastside College Preparatory School.
Nashville welcomes back the Nashville Conference on African-American History and Culture
February is Black History Month which marks the return of a unique annual event in Music City, The Nashville Conference on ...
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Black History Kingston will present music, art, performances, history and more
Black History Kingston will host a series of events in February and beyond, ranging from performances to art exhibitions to ...
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African American Music Heritage Institute hosting musical celebration in Louisville
NEWS. GOOD MORNING TO YOU. I’M JENNIFER BAYLESS, JERRY TOLSON DAVID CLARK ARE HERE TO TALK ABOUT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSIC HERITAGE INSTITUTE. I ALMOST MESSED THAT UP DIDN’T I?