A Black musician has made it his mission to connect kids in underserved neighborhoods in Boston with classical music.

The symphony's special Valentine’s Day program uplifts the work of Herman Whitfield III, a young Black composer who died in ...

As Kendrick Lamar prepares for the Super Bowl halftime show in New Orleans, he'll have several tough acts to follow from previous years.

The Black Jacket Symphony presents Jimmy Buffett’s “Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes” Saturday, June 21, at 8 p.m. at the ETSU Martin Center. Remember putting on an album and listening from ...

B.B. King’s music is not just a relic of the past; it is a living, breathing force that continues to inspire and move ...

In honor of Black History Month, The Current is exploring the origins of Black music in America, what came after, and its ...

Blue” has been one of the last colors to receive a name in nearly every culture, perhaps because of its rare occurrence in ...

This label’s 86-year run has been one of the most storied in jazz — and it’s still going. Hear tracks by Wayne Shorter, Sonny ...

Growing up in Albany, DuBois A’Keen developed a complicated relationship with his hometown and couldn't wait to flee to the big city.

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

In 1933, Chicagoan Florence Price became the first Black woman to have a symphony performed by a major orchestra.

Black Promoters Collective announces black music events for 2025, featuring legendary artists and emerging talent in celebrations of African American culture ...