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

Often described as spiritual, meditative, raw, yearning, divine, longing, beautiful, transcendent and profound, the four-part “A Love Supreme” — broken down into “Acknowledgment,” “Resolution,” ...

Alabama-born folk-blues crooner Early James discusses "Medium Raw," his third album for Dan Auerbach's Easy Eye Sound, plus ...

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

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

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

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

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

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, ...

Six concerts and The Big Gig! are scheduled for the Monroe County Library System's 2025 Black History Month Blues Series. See ...

Imani Perry finds room to improvise, to think on the page in what feels like real time. Her work walks a line between ...

The 1950s saw the birth of rock and roll, but these original songs might have been overshadowed by their covers.