Early American banjo music is Black music. The banjo was created by enslaved African Americans, and according to the Smithsonian Institute, up until the 1830s, the banjo was exclusively an African ...

Each of these places reflect a different piece of Tennessee’s Black cultural history. Some experienced revitalization through ...

The “Black Church in Detroit” explores the history and influence of Black religious music. For Black Music Month, host Stephen Henderson talks with Rev. Larry Simmons of Baber Memorial AME Church and ...

To celebrate Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison has been bringing you a weekly series on the music of the African Diaspora. For the last installment of the series, Morrison ...

As we reflect on Black Music Month 2026, there is a treasure trove of singers, musicians and producers we can thank for ...

Read The Life and Times of South African Jazz by Philip A. Songa on All About Jazz. Discover in-depth jazz African Jazz coverage, artist features, and expert writing since 1995.

Tyla's mission is clear. She's setting out to change the geography of pop stardom. "It's something I feel like the industry is lacking," the singer declares. "An African pop star." Fresh off a year of ...

The second BEEN Country event at NMAAM spotlighted Black artists' contributions to country music during CMA Fest 2026.

The celebration included performances by the Grant Union High School Drumline, music producer The Philharmonik and R&B singer ...

Recently I attended my first Dave Matthews Band concert. Over the last couple years, I have become an avid listener of DMB as a result of their eclectic musical stylings, which includes influences ...