During the early development of television, and long before the Civil Rights Movement began in the 1950s, Black entertainers ...

Chevrolet Fleetline is more than just a vehicle—it’s a rolling symbol of style, power, and an unforgettable era. Keep reading ...

Beyoncé winning the best country album Grammy with Cowboy Carter forces us to face our fixation with ‘genre’ – and rightly so ...

Known as Daddy G, he recorded with Jackie Wilson, Chuck Willis and others, but he was best known for the Gary U.S. Bonds ...

Preston Lauterbach's new book, "Before Elvis," celebrates the many Black artists who shaped Elvis Presley’s creative vision ...

Sam Phillips opened the Memphis Recording Service. His early clients in 1950 included blues legends Howlin’ Wolf and B. B. King. They were among the first to record at what later became Sun Studio, ...

Here’s some history of musicians who were Washingtonians, or got famous on the Washington state music scene, for Black History Month.

Lead Belly is another important figure in the early stages of folk. You might recognize one of his trademark songs " Where Did You Sleep Last Night ." The song dates back to the 1800s, but was sung by ...

Gene “Daddy G” Barge, an admired and durable saxophone player, songwriter and producer died in his sleep Sunday at his home ...

The T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Arts Center, Two River Theater and Project Write Now present "The Art of Social Justice: ...

Make your stay in the Big Easy count with our curated guide to its most spirited hotspots, from historic boutique hotels to ...

Gene ‘Daddy G’ Barge, an admired and durable saxophone player, songwriter and producer who worked on hits by Natalie Cole, ...