LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Black Music Month is more than a celebration of sound; it's a recognition of soul, identity, and history. In Arkansas, the musical legacy runs deep, rooted in the churches and ...

Black Music Month, established in June 1979 by President Jimmy Carter, honors the significant contributions of Black musicians to American culture. Shreveport has produced notable Black musicians ...

Black artists shaped the sound of American music, and the world took notice, often without giving credit. This Black Music Month, we’re honoring the innovators, the barrier-breakers, and the ...

Sounds of Blackness performs at Taste of Minnesota in 2024. Coming up at 9 a.m. on Thursday, the group's founder, Gary Hines, talks with MPR News host Angela Davis about the history and influence of ...

From Boyz II Men to Patti LaBelle, we explore the most influential artists that put the city of Brotherly Love on the map.

Black music is the foundation of so much of what we hear, feel, and move to in modern music. It’s more than a sound — it’s a force that has shaped culture, built community and told the stories that ...

The foundation of Afrobeats is built on a rich tapestry of African musical heritage, visionary artistry, and cultural innovation. While Afrobeats (a genre distinct from Fela Kuti’s Afrobeat) emerged ...

As we continue to celebrate Black Music Month, it’s impossible to ignore how the digital revolution has redefined the way Black music is discovered, distributed, and consumed. Streaming platforms like ...

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — LBH Multimedia Group is celebrating Black Music Month by offering soulful tunes and production services from its location in The Stutz. Led by CEO Lowell Harris, LBH Multimedia ...