September 1963 saw a turning point for protest music following the tragic incident in Birmingham, Alabama, which inspired ...

John McCutcheon has been at the forefront of the folk music movement since the 1970s, racking up six GRAMMY nominations along the way. He just released his 45th album, “Field of Stars” and he’s not ...

Mary Jamila Dozier-Jones was only 8 years old when she started the Montgomery Gospel Trio with Minnie Hendricks-McKents and ...

In the late '50s, civil rights leader the Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth felt the Birmingham campaign needed a boost.

Smokey Robinson’s music continues to be a vital part of Black history and culture. These ten songs showcase his unparalleled ...

BLACK ENTERPRISE curated a playlist of 8 Black songs that contribute to Black art and history and Black pride.

Folk-rock icon Bob Dylan credited this fellow headstrong musician as "validating everything" about his career.

Cole’s impact extended beyond the realm of music. In 1956, he became the first African American to host a national network television show, “The Nat King Cole Show.” This was a groundbreaking moment, ...

Hundreds of people used the Presidents Day holiday to crowd into downtown West Palm Beach and protest President Donald ...

At San Diego's Movement BE Center, founder Nate Howard helps youth break free from stereotypes through poetry, music, and ...

Uncover the instinctual urge to dance and its connection to music. Learn how rhythm affects our bodies and minds.