Discover how Black musicians are revolutionizing modern music, from pioneering new genres to influencing global trends.
After writing New Jack Swing hits and working with Michael Jackson in the 1980s, he set out to record the music he’d always ...
Years ago, a Moline man found a mysterious, misplaced vinyl single. We traced the song back to its local roots.
The following story originally appeared in the October 1984 issue of Guitar Player.Several hours before show time, Stevie Ray ...
These are just some of the Black gospel artists shaping the genre with powerful voices and unwavering faith, from legends […] ...
It's a jam-packed weekend with JJ Grey and Mofro, Stone Crab Festival, Moon Over Maclay concert, Samara Joy, and the Nakatani ...
Because the genre of blues music is so old and dates back even before vinyl records and other recording means, there remains a significant amount of mystery regarding its early years. Born in the ...
You don’t get the nickname “Lightnin’” for no reason, especially when you’re a blues artist. Born March 15, 1912, in Centerville, Texas, Samuel John “Lightnin’” Hopkins became one ...
A local artist who has been playing rock and blues music for decades will return to Tahlequah to play at Emery’s Grill Oct. 20. “I play mostly guitar, but I also play bass and other strings ...
It often seems like older actors are overlooked. We spotlight some of the most impactful Black actors over 50 — all true ...