Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...

The great folksong revival of the 1940s through 1960s made rural white and African American artists and their music favorites of audiences everywhere. While key figures associated with the American ...

In the fall of 2008, newspapers, talk shows and blogs exploded with news that the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, the African American minister ... blues" evolved into gospel music. The themes of exile ...

In the rapidly evolving world of African gospel music, one name has been making waves and turning heads: Chubiyojo “Chubie” Ujah. As the Manager of Showgear Records, a dynamic Nigerian music ...

2021 should be another bumper year for African music. We've taken a look at who's innovating in terms of style and sound, as well as who is exploring new genres, to come up with our list of who to ...

Tazewell Thompson's "Jubilee," about Fisk University's Jubilee Singers, has its world premiere at Seattle Opera.

Historically, Black movies have played an invaluable role in reflecting the richness and depth of African-American heritage ... Notable Black directors on this list who understand the nuances ...

Veteran South African gospel artist Solomon Molokoane, popularly known as Solly Moholo, has died at the age of 65, his management has announced. The award-winning music icon had been in hospital ...

We're breaking down some of the biggest African movie stars today in light of Elba's recent comments about Africa's booming ...

Tetrarch guitarist Diamond Rowe has just become the first African American woman in heavy music to have her own signature guitar. She's just revealed a new collaboration with Jackson and is the ...

and artists whose work enriches understanding of how African Americans and other African Diasporic communities have mutually shaped the social worlds they inhabit. Either a major or minor in African ...