The National Museum of African American Music, or NMAAM, is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many ...

Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...

April Eaton sits down with Dion Brown. President and CEO of the National Museum of African American Music, and Noelle Taylor, ...

The influence of African music is widespread. Elements can be heard in blues, gospel, jazz and Latin American music due to the historic movement of African slaves to the Americas. Millions of ...

The legendary American musician Quincy Jones, a revolutionary producer who changed African American music, died at the age of ...

Hosting a holiday event that reflects African American culture can make the gathering feel even more special and meaningful.

Carter's political and cultural impact will be studied in a new college course coming to Yale University next year.