Jazz at Lincoln Center is offering the world premiere of a new jazz oratorio "Rustin in Renaissance," a tribute to the Civil ...

On the evening of Oct. 10, Doudna Fine Arts Center hosted Oh Freedom! Songs of the Civil Rights Movement, a concert dedicated ...

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One of the things that separates college football from professional football are the college fight songs. Even though many ...

Discover how Black musicians are revolutionizing modern music, from pioneering new genres to influencing global trends.

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Fourteen civil society groups on Wednesday called on the legislature to hold fair and rigorous hearings for seven justice ...

As improbable as it might have seemed, Three Dog Night played a role in popularizing reggae in the U.S. With “Black and White,” they also brought attention to an 18-year-old song that had historical ...

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Discover the meaning behind Sinéad O’Connor’s iconic song ‘Mandinka’ from her debut album The Lion and the Cobra. Explore how the track, inspired by Alex Haley’s Roots, reflects O’Connor’s defiance, ...

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