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Why Quincy Jones should be prominently featured in US music education − his absence reflects how racial segregation still shapes American classrooms

Quincy Jones conducts an orchestra in Rome in May 2004. Frank Micelotta/Getty Images by Philip Ewell, Hunter College Quincy Jones, who died on Nov. 3, 2024, at...

Beyoncé’s ‘Blackbiird’ breathes new life into a symbol that has inspired centuries of Black artists, musicians and storytellers

by Katie Kapurch, Texas State University and Jon Marc Smith, Texas State University Prior to the release of “Cowboy Carter,” Beyoncé explained that her album’s...

With Beyoncé’s foray into country music, the genre is finally breaking free from the stereotypes that have long dogged it

Beyoncé and her husband, Jay-Z, at the 66th Grammy Awards on Feb. 4, 2024, in Los Angeles. Kevin Mazur/Getty Images by William Nash, Middlebury On Super Bowl...

Op-Ed: We The People, Too! (Tribute to Black Artists)

Written by Debra Hand Something beautiful is happening here.  Diverse cultural groups are gathered to celebrate Black artists.  As a Black artist, I am grateful...

Legendary Soul Group, the “Chi-Lites” Honored with Star on the Walk of Fame

Photo credit Conner Coughenour courtesy Brunswick Records © 2021 Legendary R&B Group, “The Chi-Lites” were honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame...

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2021 Inductees Announced.

The 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees were announced on Wednesday. Tina Turner, Jay Z, Gil Scott-Heron, LL Cool J, Billy Preston...

H.E.R., Chris Brown, and Beyonce Lead Nominees for Soul Train Awards.

H.E.R., Chris Brown, and Beyonce lead the nominees for the Soul Train Awards airing tonight on B.E.T. and multiple streaming platforms. The awards show...

Black Music Matters Rally Exposes Racism in Classical Music.

Black Music Matters is an advocacy group created to fight for the rights of Black musicians, artists, Arts Educators, and other entertainment professionals.  Founded...

MAVIS! Captures the Heart of Black Music History

When you talk about the gospel and soul music era of the 1960s and 1970s, there is no way that you can leave out...

Earth, Wind and Fire Founder Maurice White Passes At 74

The world has lost another talented soul and Chicago mourns another great, adopted native. Earth, Wind & Fire founder Maurice White, whose horn-driven band...

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