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 ...

The Mississippi River moved and shaped jazz, delta blues and more. From local coverage to the presidential race, MinnPost's ...

New novel captures a legendary bluesman at an early midlife crossroads, well before the myth — that he sold his soul to the ...

Years ago, a Moline man found a mysterious, misplaced vinyl single. We traced the song back to its local roots.

Sonny’s Blues” by James Baldwin It is in this spirit of triumph that Native Son shines a spotlight on 13 Black queer musicians creating music across genres. 36-year-old Los Angeles-based ...

British singer-songwriter Raye joined pop superstars Mariah Carey and Jennifer Hudson in celebrating the 50th anniversary of ...

These are just some of the Black gospel artists shaping the genre with powerful voices and unwavering faith, from legends […] ...

October is recognized as Country Music Month, a time to celebrate the rich heritage and evolution of this beloved genre, which was born in the South. The origins of Country Music Month can be traced ...

A Carolina Chocolate Drops show convinced Dusky Waters to pick up the banjo when she was 20 years old ... folk and blues started to become commercialized in the 20th century, Black musicians ...

It's a jam-packed weekend with JJ Grey and Mofro, Stone Crab Festival, Moon Over Maclay concert, Samara Joy, and the Nakatani ...