Black Violin, the duo raised on a mix of Mozart and hip-hop modernity, have been remixing and reimagining music history for ...

Now in its 15th year, The Root 100 list is loaded with some of the best and brightest in the Black community in 2024. While ...

These videos also mirror a complex historical pattern of Black musical innovation being embraced and co-opted by mainstream ...

Back in the '80s when MTV started, their music programming consisted of 99% white artists. When Michael Jackson’s “Billie Jean” was released, MTV wasn’t on board to air the video, and CBS ...

Step into Black Violin’s Full Circle Tour, where GRAMMY-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus redefine the possibilities ...

The Black Music Action Coalition is activating in Georgia to help get out the vote and utilize the power of music "to create ...

Last month, MCR revived the iconic album at the When We Were Young music festival in Las Vegas in October where they performed The Black Parade in full. Since its 2006 release, the concept album has ...

Quincy got to know all types of music — Stravinsky, samba, Santeria — but especially Black music. He lived it and he breathed ...

The historical significance of Black popular music in American culture is powerful. Even former President Jimmy Carter dedicated a month to African American music appreciation beginning in 1979.

My problem is the deep-seated exclusions in and around country music that determine who gets the opportunity to share those stories. It's an arguable point to say that if Jelly Roll were a Black ...

If you're using Black Friday to save money on Christmas gifts, our guide to the best Christmas gifts for musicians is great for inspiration. Loads of music software sites will be taking part in the ...