There is no American music without Black roots. From country-western, which draws upon banjo music from Africa, to rock 'n' roll—first electrified by a Black woman in 1938—every major American genre ...

Black music, between the last year of the Obama presidency, and the numerous high-profile deaths of Black people at the hands of police.

For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison shares another segment exploring the music of the African diaspora.

This Black History Month, we're taking a moment to honor the trailblazers and notable performers at the iconic Metropolitan ...

Black music is the foundation of so much of what we hear, feel, and move to in modern music. It’s more than a sound — it’s a force that has shaped culture, built community and told the stories that ...

On the final installment of World Cafe's Black History Month series, John Morrison talks about what's happening today in Black music.

MILWAUKEE (WKOW) -- A Milwaukee woman has turned her living room into a museum celebrating Black music, history and culture.

Since its inception, the question of who, when, and where rock music originated has been a topic of debate. That cool mixture of drums, bass, and electric guitar, merging melody, uptempo beats, and ...

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 ...

The artist’s recent Academy Award nomination adds to a long list of accomplishments, but he remains humble through it all. “I never want to imprison myself because of success,” Saadiq said.

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