Duke Ellington rejected it, Charles Mingus was ambivalent about it, and Wynton Marsalis is okay with it. For many African American musicians the word “jazz” is a double-edged term, sometimes ...

Black musicians faced discrimination and segregation while touring, even as late as the 1950s and 1960s. Despite progress, Black artists still face challenges including subtle forms of racism.

There is no American music without Black roots. From country-western, which draws upon banjo music from Africa, to rock 'n' roll—first electrified by a Black woman in 1938—every major American genre ...

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 ...

The foundation of modern American music rests upon the revolutionary contributions of Black artists who transformed genres, broke cultural barriers, and established creative standards that continue ...

There would be no American music as we know it without the contributions of Black artists. Since the earliest Africans were brought to the Americas in bondage beginning in the 16th century, Black ...

Nearly 80 years after the final note played inside Sacramento's Zanzibar Cafe, a creative group is seeking to revive the legacy of the restaurant and jazz bar's community space. On Aug. 16, Sacramento ...

Toledo has historically been a stop for jazz musicians, especially those traveling between Chicago and Detroit. For almost 90 years, the Peacock Café has been a spot that resonates with musicians.