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.

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 […] ...

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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Along the way, Legend lent his talent to other stars’ recordings, including piano for Lauryn Hill’s 1998 hit “Everything is ...

Black is the Color of My Voice, written by Apphia Campbell and starring Nicholle Cherrie, is a play inspired by the life of ...