For George Washington University students Carolina Carmo and Max Cohen, the DC music scene has been a vital source of community and inspiration. Carmo is the production director for GW’s student-run ...

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 ...

As we continue to celebrate Black Music Month, we recognize that the music industry continues to evolve in the digital era. With that, a new generation of Black and POC innovators are reshaping the ...

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 ...

AUGUSTA, GA – On Juneteenth weekend, the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC) marked its 5th anniversary and Black Music Month with a historic summit at the estate of the legendary James Brown, hosted ...

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 ...

Despite country music's roots, Black artists have faced a relentless struggle to obtain mainstream success in the genre. Beyoncé's album "Cowboy Carter" highlighted Black country artists past and ...

Black musicians faced discrimination and segregation while touring, even as late as the 1950s and 1960s. Despite progress, Black artists still face challenges including subtle forms of racism.

Singing soul music was never about profit for singer Little Jake Mitchell — it’s about seeing people happy. Even now, at 80 years old and 50 years into his career, his band, Little Jake and the Soul ...