In honor of Black History Month, The Current is exploring the origins of Black music in America, what came after, and its ...

Preston Lauterbach's new book, "Before Elvis," celebrates the many Black artists who shaped Elvis Presley’s creative vision and musical style.

On Sunday mornings, during worship at a Black church, the sign language interpreter is often the most animated person in the room. Their spirited machinations include hands flying, bodies swaying, and ...

Public Enemy's "Fight the Power" became a defining anthem for social change and resistance during a turbulent era in America.

Happy Black History Month! Of course, we do not wish to limit our celebration to just February on Violinist.com, so over the ...

Music has the power to move us, uplift us, and even haunt us — but sometimes, the stories behind our favorite songs are far ...

Black Promoters Collective announces black music events for 2025, featuring legendary artists and emerging talent in celebrations of African American culture ...

Read about Holocaust survivor Felix Brinkmann, who escaped death in gas chambers, became a popular New York City disco owner ...

The Recording Academy has worked to reshape its voting pool, but the triumph of “Cowboy Carter” as album of the year can’t be ...

Edmond Dédé composed Morgiane 138 years ago, but his racial identity prevented the opera from receiving proper staging.

Discover how South African DJ Black Coffee breathes new life into Billie Eilish's 'Chihiro' with an exhilarating remix that ...