South Carolina has nurtured some incredible women in jazz—voices that have broken barriers, lifted spirits, and redefined the ...

Renee Gala joins a short list of female biopharma chief executives as she is set to take the reins at Jazz Pharmaceuticals, ...

I’m Mark Rapp, and this is Rapp on Jazz. Women have shaped jazz from the very beginning—on the mic, at the piano, and behind ...

"Belle Noire," a jazz tribute show to Black female legends such as Eartha Kitt and Dorothy Dandridge will take place in ...

As with R&B, soul, blues and gospel, there is an extensive tradition of live jazz concerts and performances presented in North Nashville. One of the more popular and long-running contemporary ...

Stone changed R&B, soul and rock music forever (while helping to invent funk along the way) with a pop sensibility that few artists have ever even dreamed of.

Bessie Smith, often hailed as the “Empress of the Blues”, was among the earliest voices to command national attention in the ...

Lenny Kravtiz, My Morning Jacket, Patti LaBelle, Kamasi Washington and more musicians and bands to see on the last day of Jazz Fest 2025.

When thinking about jazz, it’s impossible to ignore the deep, soulful contributions of Black women who have shaped the genre into what it is today.

The history of jazz features many unique contributing figures including these black female jazz artists that you may know and love.

The 2025 Savannah Music Festival will feature a diverse lineup of talented women in jazz, reflecting the genre's evolution and inclusivity. These artists, including Lakecia Benjamin, Endea Owens ...

Explore how 20 influential female rappers shaped hip-hop's evolution with distinct voices, innovative flows and powerful storytelling across generations.