Renowned Country Music Star Darius Rucker, Hailing from South Carolina, Honored with Prestigious Humanitarian Award
In a heartwarming recognition of his outstanding efforts in making the world a better place, South Carolina's cherished son, Darius…
Musicians Assert That Shirley Bassey’s Achievements Highlight the Overlooked Contributions of Black Stars
Dame Shirley Bassey, celebrated for her enduring seven-decade career and iconic James Bond theme songs, has come under scrutiny by…
Afro-Funk Jazz Artist Plunky Ventures into New Reggae Territory with Latest Single “I’ll Be There”
Plunky, a musician who has been at the forefront of Afro-centric jazz, funk, and go-go for over 50 years, has…
Celebrate Black independence with Afrobeats, the genre that unites the diaspora
As America celebrates its independence, learn how the resounding rhythms of Afrobeats continue to connect Black people worldwide. In pulsating…
Major New Project to Document the Cultural Impact of UK Record Stores & Black Music
A major new project that explores the cultural impact of UK independent record stores, specializing in Black music from 1950…
Lift Every Voice and Sing: The black national anthem born from a birthday party
The 1900 song – originally written as a tribute to former US President Abraham Lincoln – has endured to become…
Ahead of the BET Awards, a Look Back at How the Work Helped Hip-Hop Grow and Thrive
From innovative to provocative, BET has played a crucial role in creating several influential programs that helped spread hip-hop to…
Africa’s content needs its distribution
Africa was the fastest-growing music market in the world last year, according to the music industry’s annual source of data. As artists…