At a pre-Grammy event celebrating Black music’s cultural power, Pharrell Williams used the Recording Academy stage to deliver a prayer — not for himself, but for U.S. leaders. “I want to pray for the ...

There is no American music without Black roots. From country-western, which draws upon banjo music from Africa, to rock 'n' roll—first electrified by a Black woman in 1938—every major American genre ...

The Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) today announced a collaboration with HBCU AWAREFEST, the largest fundraising event for HBCUs convened through the ...

On January 29, 2026, Brandy will receive the Black Music Icon Award at the 4th Annual Recording Academy Honors at the ...

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Colour of Music Festival, a Black classical music organization founded in Charleston, will present 7 concerts Feb. 4-7 at five venues in the downtown area.

ANN ARBOR, MI — Willis Patterson treated others like a big family, and singers around the world revered him for his care in his community, job, music and advocacy for Black performers, some who knew ...

REVOLT spotlights 41 influential Black artists, creatives and cultural icons we lost in 2025. Historical and cultural context emphasize the lasting impact of their work. These icons’ contributions ...

Bridgeport Records has made a name for itself for its inclusive and diverse approach to the Chicago music scene. A Chicago record store is facing racist harassment and death threats for stocking ...

This year’s roundtable on Black popular music in Nashville takes a different approach from previous years, in that the focus is more on the future than the past, and it’s as much predictive as it is ...

A staple of the night is the Black Music Heritage Preds jerseys with a custom logo, designed this year by local artist Elisheba Mrozik. The jerseys will be signed and available for auction through the ...