The story goes that the lyrics to “ Black and Blue ,” the jazz standard popularized by Louis Armstrong, were written at ...

FireAid in Los Angeles inspired a community devastated by wildfires. We take you inside the benefit shows with Lady Gaga, ...

In 1933, Chicagoan Florence Price became the first Black woman to have a symphony performed by a major orchestra.

“Independent urban music artists and creators often struggle to gain financial stability despite their market impact,” Rakim said in a written statement. “With Notes, we’re building a ...

For vinyl aficionados, the rollout of the Record Store Day lineup each year, with 350-plus titles revealed all at once, can ...

Ruben Santiago-Hudson shares his journey in Black theater, the impact of August Wilson, and why preserving cultural heritage ...

A new book explains what the color blue can teach us about Black history What do Coretta Scott ... just a wonderful example because the addition of the blue note to the sound of American music ...

As we celebrate Black History Month, these songs remind us of the rich cultural heritage of Black music and its influence ...

Iconic songs by Sam Cooke, Kim Weston, Public Enemy, Nina Simone, Marvin Gaye, Lauryn Hill, Kendrick Lamar and more depict ...

Surrounded by music from an early age ... creativity was more than a passion—it was a form of healing. “As a Black man, I felt I didn’t have an outlet to talk about my emotions,” Lathan ...

recognition and solidarity as we honor the remarkable contributions of Black LGBTQ+ individuals in our community and culture.” Honors are awarded in categories across music, film, TV ...