Blues music is a soulful genre. It has roots deeply embedded in the Black experience. Blues has long been a powerful expression of the struggles, joys and resilience of Black life in America.

“Sexy Soulaan/Black American Princess/I’m probably posted in the crib lighting incense,” she raps on “Sexy Soulaan,” presenting the album’s thesis statement. The song’s throwback West Coast feel is ...

It might be hard for today's pop music fans to imagine, but not that long ago, Black American popular music — though a fountain of inspiration for musicians everywhere — ran on a separate "race" track ...

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 ...

There’s no question that Black artists have played a pivotal role in shaping every genre of music known and loved today. When asked the question “What is Black music?” many complexities and layers ...

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - In the heart of Omaha’s black community, Joyfest is a celebration of culture and heritage. Part of that celebration includes the musical performances. Renzellous Brown is a part ...

ANN ARBOR, MI — Willis Patterson treated others like a big family, and singers around the world revered him for his care in his community, job, music and advocacy for Black performers, some who knew ...

At a local festival in 2018, Cameron Lavi-Jones and Anthony Briscoe met backstage. The pair noticed that their bands were the only Black-fronted acts on the bill, which then led to them talking about ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sughnen Yongo is a Midwest writer covering Black women, pop culture. Stevie Wonder is one of the most influential artists in ...