Even Michael Jackson drew inspiration from other icons who came before him and laid the blueprint. Lets take a look at who ...
LOS ANGELES -- Clarence Avant, the music executive known as the "Godfather of Black Music," has died at the age of 92, according to his family. The label owner and music industry mentor died at his ...
There’s no question that Black artists have played a pivotal role in shaping every genre of music known and loved today. When asked the question “What is Black music?” many complexities and layers ...
It's Black Music Month, y'all! It’s Black Music Month, y’all! June is when we celebrate Black artists who’ve shaped music from jazz to hip-hop. More than just soaking up awesome tunes, Black Music ...
When Peter Himmelman was growing up in suburban Minneapolis, being Jewish felt dorky; Curtis Mayfield and John Lee Hooker ...
Black Music Month serves as a period to celebrate the rhythmic essence and soulful legacy of Black musicians who contributed to the global soundscape. As the month comes to a close, BLACK ENTERPRISE ...
Dr. Frances Murphy Draper serves as AFRO CEO and publisher. This week, she discusses the homegrown entertainers who have influenced American culture. (Courtesy Photo) As June arrives, so does the ...
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – June is Black Music Month, and a new concert series will bring live music to Lift Ev’ry Voice & Sing Park in Jacksonville’s historic LaVilla neighborhood. The Pop-Out is a concert ...
Early American banjo music is Black music. The banjo was created by enslaved African Americans, and according to the Smithsonian Institute, up until the 1830s, the banjo was exclusively an African ...
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