From the creation of the Liberty Bell in the 1750s to the world-famous Philadelphia Sound soul music of the 1960s and ’70s, ...

Tenor saxophonist and composer Benny Golson died on Sept. 21 at his home in Manhattan. He was 95. Some of his compositions became jazz standards during his seven-decade career that also included ...

A major component of the Afrofuturist arts movement involves reimagining existing symbols relating to Black culture and life.

Local writers, painters, musicians and philosophers have long been inspired by the Black cultural movement that pulls from ...

Carter opened the door for new substances to be imbibed in the White House and left an indelible mark on pop culture. Jimmy ...

October is Black History Month in the UK: a time to celebrate and reflect on the legacy of black trailblazers, culture and ...

Saxophonist, composer and music educator Leland Baker studied jazz in New Orleans and New York before coming back home to ...

Kenny G wants you to know that he doesn’t like the term “smooth jazz.” “For me,” the saxophonist says in his new memoir, ...

Yet since becoming commissioner, some of her vocal critics have changed their views. Luis Miranda, board chair of The Public ...

Arts writer Mike Devlin picks his favourite upcoming events, including Cory Weeds Quartet on Sunday at Hermann’s Jazz Club.

A lesson learned or remembered when looking at Jackson’s work: natural light does not sit still, and whenever your eye tries ...

Austin's biggest music festival returns to Zilker Park the first two weekends in October. It's ACL's 23rd year drawing music ...