The Rochester Kwanzaa Coalition transformed City Hall’s atrium into a vibrant space filled with music and dancing to mark the ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — The National Museum of African American Music, or NMAAM, is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by ...

This post was updated May 22 at 9:43 p.m. Community and tradition inspire the performers of the Old-Time String Band and African American Music Ensemble. Each class of musical performers has shared a ...

The historical significance of Black popular music in American culture is powerful. Even former President Jimmy Carter dedicated a month to African American music appreciation beginning in 1979. With ...

In an unprecedented display of musical dominance, African American Christmas carols have confidently claimed their superiority over all other holiday music. Their unmatched ability to infuse soul and ...

Jon Batiste's eyes lit up as he walked through the National Museum of African American Music to see his exhibit among legends ...

June is Black Music Month. That June also encompasses Juneteenth makes a lot of sense. Indeed, the creation of Black Music Month reflects the core theme in African American history — struggle.

The International African American Museum in downtown Charleston will host a Kwanzaa celebration Sunday evening.

Doechii at Lincoln Hall in Chicago for her "Alligator Bites Never Heal" tour 2024 (Photo credit: Eddy "Precise" Lamarre) The landscape of African American music festivals continues to evolve as the ...

CHARLOTTE — All day Saturday, you can enjoy food, music, dancing and more at the 12th annual Charlotte African American Festival. The Uptown event celebrates the heritage and accomplishments of ...

NEWS. GOOD MORNING TO YOU. I’M JENNIFER BAYLESS, JERRY TOLSON DAVID CLARK ARE HERE TO TALK ABOUT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSIC HERITAGE INSTITUTE. I ALMOST MESSED THAT UP DIDN’T I? WELL, THANKS ...