You can’t study the history of popular music without familiarizing yourself with the best Black singers from the 50s. In fact ...

The great American poet Langston Hughes created the show in 1961 to tell the story of Jesus' birth through a Black lens, drawing heavily on gospel music. Directors have some freedom in how they ...

Award-winning Gospel Singer Kim Burrell talks about her music, upcoming holiday shows and more.

D’Angelo’s albums, especially “Black Messiah,” show his ability to create old-school and current ... especially the organ. His music brings together jazz and gospel in a powerful way.

The last thing you might expect to hear from music rooted in the history of slavery is music that’s infectious, joyous and life-affirming. But, Kelly says, although gospel and spiritual music are ...

Usher Raymond IV, known to many as simply Usher, has been reshaping R&B and pop music for the last few decades. In fact, ...

Truth is On Its Way is just a reminder of how evident Giovanni’s vision and genius was, from the very beginning ...

The soulful Sixties crooner was 33 when he was shot by the manager of a $3-a-night motel in Los Angeles. The lingering ...

We have gathered all the information for you in one convenient spot, but please keep in mind that these are subject to change. We do our best to keep everything updated, but something might be out of ...

Bob Dylan, ever elusive, has starred in or inspired numerous movies. Here are five to watch before the arrival of 'A Complete ...

Nikki Giovanni, a renowned poet, activist, book author, and educator known for her thoughtful work on race and gender, died ...

"Black Voices in Cabaret" will hold a concert ... at the Epiphany Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Colbert-Jones says 12 singers are participating. Tickets are available online.