Kendrick Lamar, Ledisi and others are creating the soundtrack for this cultural inflection point and for the legacy of ...

The beloved banjoist brings her Old-Time Revue tour to the Hollywood Bowl on June 18 amid a touchstone moment in the ...

King James Britt, a long-time composer, producer, and performer, is part of the Juneteenth Jubilee celebration at the San ...

Solange Knowles brings church to Houston’s Jones Hall through her Eldorado Ballroom series, curating a spiritual revival with ...

When Giddens left the Chocolate Drops to make solo albums utilizing her classically trained voice and composing ... seem like Black people didn't have anything to do with country music from ...

Failure to attain equal status isn’t an uncommon experience for African Americans, but it is especially rich given the origins of country music. It started with Black people. Over time ...

Black musicians faced discrimination and segregation while touring, even as late as the 1950s and 1960s. Despite progress, Black artists still face challenges including subtle forms of racism.

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 ...