Cited as one of the first representations of black queer popular culture, Ma Rainey's sensational Prove It on Me Blues is a ...

As it trickled out to the rest of the world, Black female blues singers broke boundaries and redefined the genre, establishing legacies that still influence music at large today. Here are nine ...

Cited as one of the first representations of black queer popular culture, Ma Rainey's sensational Prove It on Me Blues is a landmark song that had a profound and lasting effect.

Black artists shaped the sound of American music, and the world took notice, often without giving credit. This Black Music ...

Blues From the Top Festival 2025 article by Geoff Anderson, published on July 12, 2025 at All About Jazz. Find more Live ...

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

Explore the contributions of Black music icons who shaped the industry and American culture during Black Music Month.

Joni Mitchell once said she was "sick of being lumped in with the women," with the exception of one singer songwriter.

Debora Wondercheck was trying to process scenes of civil unrest in 2021 when she came up with “Gospel Voices of OC,” a production chronicling the lives of African Americans who helped build and shape ...

Singer-songwriter Nikki Hill will perform music set for her upcoming fourth studio album during a show July 18 at Mauch Chunk ...

Before streaming services, black music was pressed onto 78-rpm records, even before vinyl. As we wrap up our Black Music Appreciation Month celebration, we introduce you to Justine Goode, who is ...