Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...

Here is one of the winning essays. 4.3% of America’s population consists of thriving Black African American artists who continue to create unique music despite hate. African American music proudly ...

However, African American culture helped shape country music. When thinking of country music, Johnny Cash of Kingsland, Ark., ...

Let’s look at whose life stories they will tell! Lizzo as Sister Rosetta Tharpe Amazon MGM Studios has just announced that ...

For almost a decade, three local gospel musicians have shared their passion and spirit with students in the "Black Music" ...

Yasmin Williams, who was recently featured on NPR's "Tiny Desk" music series, is among the performers at this year's Fort Worth African American Roots Music Festival. The event will be March 15 at ...

The Bennington College Gospel Choir, under the direction of Dr. Kathy Bullock, invites the community to join them for a ...