Black music has generated a staggering 80 per cent of the UK’s recorded music revenue over the past three decades, new ...

We Black Folk challenges the public’s often white-washed idea of folk music and welcomes artists of color into the folk ...

There is no American music without Black roots. From country-western, which draws upon banjo music from Africa, to rock 'n' roll—first electrified by a Black woman in 1938—every major American genre ...

Black Music Month serves as a period to celebrate the rhythmic essence and soulful legacy of Black musicians who contributed to the global soundscape. As the month comes to a close, BLACK ENTERPRISE ...

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 ...

Since its inception, the question of who, when, and where rock music originated has been a topic of debate. That cool mixture of drums, bass, and electric guitar, merging melody, uptempo beats, and ...

It's Black Music Month, y'all! It’s Black Music Month, y’all! June is when we celebrate Black artists who’ve shaped music from jazz to hip-hop. More than just soaking up awesome tunes, Black Music ...

Industry body UK Music looked at the commercial and cultural impact of black music on the wider industry.

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 ...

K-pop megastars BTS are back. Their comeback album is “Arirang,” a Korean folk tune that is considered an anthem of resilience and identity. The first-ever recording of “Arirang” was not made on the ...

A group of Black classically trained musicians called D-Composed have made it their mission to celebrate the work of Black composers from the past, present and future. "The mission of D-composed is to ...

While the Greater Boston area may be a bastion of academic prowess, few institutions in the area have much to rave about when ...