By the early 1970s, WCHB’s founders realized that the station could do more for jazz by fully committing to the genre. So, in ...

Why It’s a Must-Listen: Rooted in the blues, “Equinox” is a dark and brooding piece that showcases Coltrane’s ability to merge traditional African American music with modern jazz techniques.

The history of New Orleans is about the interaction of different races and cultures that make it one of the most unique ...

Discover how New Orleans' cultural blend created jazz through 7 pivotal developments, from Congo Square gatherings to Louis ...

Jazz blends elements from varied traditions, including African and African American, religious, brass band, and blues styles. The improvisational music that results has a syncopated rhythm ...

an 87-year-old R&B and jazz saxophonist who has been performing in Seattle since his teenage years, "Jackson Street became sort of a hub for African American musicians." The migration of Black ...

South African musician McCoy Mrubata will be returning to the LHE/PAC’s Bradley Backstage on April 17, at 7 p.m. Mrubata will ...

The tour will start at the International Convention Centre in Durban on 1 October. It will then head to Cape Town on 2 ...

In homage to “Empress of the Blues” Bessie Smith, Mayfield delivered a performance of “Alexander’s Ragtime Band” that was as ...

Rhythm. Color. Movement. Seeing sound through art. The rich sounds, rhythms, and colors of jazz inspired prominent visual artists of the 20th century. In depicting African American culture, Romare ...