The Black Academy of Arts and Letters’ invite you to the 43rd Black Music and the Civil Rights Movement Concert on January 18 ...

Isaiah Allen Jackson III, the first Black music director of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra, has died, his family said. He was 80.

The Grammy-nominated trumpeter talks about his latest album and how a residency in Shanghai helped him shed his inhibitions ...

As we approach Black Music Month, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the incredible achievements and advancements made in Black American music. From jazz to hip-hop, Black musicians have been the ...

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 ...

Black Music Month‘s origins trace back to 1979. In that year, a decade after the Civil Rights era, President Jimmy Carter designated June a time to celebrate the cultural and historical significance ...

*June is Black Music Month and many of the most notable cultural hitmakers are being recognized for their timeless contributions. Listed below are 17 Black producers who have advanced Black music, per ...

This year’s roundtable on Black popular music in Nashville takes a different approach from previous years, in that the focus ...

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 ...

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 ...

The growing popularity of Black country artists, spurred in part by Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter,” has sparked a conversation around the history of the genre and the past and present racial tensions ...

Recently I attended my first Dave Matthews Band concert. Over the last couple years, I have become an avid listener of DMB as a result of their eclectic musical stylings, which includes influences ...