Friends” wrapped up its 10-year run; Ken Jennings had his first winning streak on “Jeopardy!”; Illinois senator Barack Obama made a splash with a keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention; ...

Black Arts MKE completes a decade of stunning African American arts and culture with an extra family-focused take on its ...

Sponsored by The Avidity Awards The biggest night in independent gospel music is happening right here in Chicago. A night to be inspired and encouraged all while recognizing independent artists is ...

Even as young listeners increasingly file their music by vibe and mood, genre gatekeeping continues to be a time-honored tradition. Is Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” a country album? Is song-of-the-year ...

East Texas music veteran Paul Cauthen's latest album "Black on Black" finds him soulfully embodying the fringes of country's mainstream evolution.