As well as being an incredible songwriter and performer, Nina Simone was a tireless activist within the civil rights movement, which often influenced her music.

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

The country hitmaker breaks down his new EP, teases a new project with an NBA star and reflects on his experiences as a Black artist in country music. Read the Billboard interview.

As she releases her second solo album Radios & Rainbows, Kate Pierson, the founding member of the B-52’s takes BEST FIT through the pivotal songs in her life.

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

After speaking with his mom, Breland, who grew up in New Jersey, decided to visit Selma, Alabama, where many of his older ...

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

The Terry Buffington Foundation’s second-anniversary fundraising gala will be held on Nov. 1 at the Kenworthy Performing Arts ...

"Southern Songwriters with Patrick Davis" shines a spotlight on places and events previously known mainly to locals, serious history buffs, and sightseers who choose the road less traveled.