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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

What’s better than a classic rock song? Well, while there are few answers that will satisfy the most ardent of classic rock fans, there may just be one thing that will get them to nod their heads. And ...

Throughout Black History Month, our staff has been looking back at the music celebrating Black heritage, traditions, and culture that have inspired us most over the years. Our playlist often reflects ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Isaac Hayes, the legendary singer, composer, and producer, was a musical force unlike any other. Known for his deep, baritone voice, cinematic orchestration, and soulful delivery, ...

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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. With ...

In 2018, the monthly, local DJ party known as A Fistful of Soul closed up shop when the DJs realized they were getting too old to keep the party going all night long. Some of them, like founding ...