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Black Music Built Us: Ice Spice, Ne-Yo, Shenseea & More on Its Power and Purpose
To celebrate Black Music Month, FLO, Destin Conrad, GIVĒON, Mickey Guyton and more reflect on why Black music is so important ...
Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ is still shaking up country music. So are these Black Texas artists.
More than a year after its release, “Cowboy Carter” is still sparking conversations and upending perceptions about genre, ...
Where’s the music that meets this moment? Black artists are stepping up
Kendrick Lamar, Ledisi and others are creating the soundtrack for this cultural inflection point and for the legacy of ...
The Black Artists Reclaiming Rock And Roll
From Rico Nasty to Nova Twins, these genre-blending Black artists are breaking all the rules to remind us who really birthed rock and roll.
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Snapshots of sound: A look at the icons who shaped Black music
Explore the contributions of Black music icons who shaped the industry and American culture during Black Music Month.
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Artists revive Black gospel hymns with 'Precious Lord, Take My Hand' exhibit in Overtown
The resilience, faith and purity of African American hymns come to life at the Historic Ward Rooming House with “Precious ...
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Bailey and Martell: Honoring the legends who shaped country music’s past, present and future
DeFord Bailey is known as a pioneer who helped shape country music, even though he and other Black artists were often ...
Black Musicians Who Were Targeted By The FBI and Other Law Enforcement
For decades, the FBI has kept a close eye on Black musicians and other artists they saw as a threat to the status quo.
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June marks Black Music Month. Here's some notable Caddo natives in the music industry
President Jimmy Carter designated June as Black Music Month in 1979, recognizing the pivotal role Black musicians have played ...
Mickey Guyton Reflects On ‘Black Like Me’ And The Road Country Music Still Has To Travel
Mickey Guyton reflects on the legacy of “Black Like Me” from halfway across the world in China, where she’s still sharing her ...
Arkansas Black artists showcase genre-bending talent & homegrown pride
As Black Music Month continues, Arkansas artists reflect on the state’s genre-defying talent, strong community, and creative collaboration that fuels a legacy.