Unfortunately, not all sentiments expressed in songs deserve to live forever. Systemic racism has been known to work itself ...

In 1975, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes laid down a melodic mandate that applies to our times: “Wake up, everybody / No more ...

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With the publication of his new book Folklore Rising, artist and author Ben Edge guides us through ten of the songs that ...

Quincy Jones was a musical titan and pioneer in his prime, which never ended until his death at 91 years old on Nov. 3 ...

It was based on a poem by Jewish communist Abel Meeropol, written in response to the lynching of two black teenagers, Thomas Shipp and Abram Smith, in Indiana in 1930. It opens: “Southern trees ...

Although the band had, up until Good News…, been indie darlings, with three critically acclaimed and decent selling albums ...

Not just your typical cowboy flick, “The Bronze Buckaroo” broke ground with its all-Black cast and offered a rare portrayal of Black cowboys on the big screen. Jeffries’ role brought style (and ...

The New York Public Library celebrates Black History Month throughout February with events and programs, recommended reading, blog posts, and a wide array of resources for all ages. Discover events ...

In January, the rapper released the era-launching single "J Christ" but largely retreated when sparked backlash about his apparent reliance on controversy as a promotional tactic ...