Black Midi were declared “indefinitely over” and frontman Geordie Greep said the band wasn’t on speaking terms. He released ...

She's reviving the Black Arts Movement’s tradition of pairing poetry with live music—and drawing Gen Z off their phones and ...

Duke Ellington’s contributions to jazz are immeasurable, and his music remains a beacon of Black excellence. His compositions ...

The name of my new duo with legendary keyboardist and brother from another mother George Whitty is perfect for several ...

Super Bowl 2025 pregame songs were a soulful celebration, from Jon Batiste's national anthem to "America the Beautiful" and the Black national anthem.

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 ...

Purnell Steen walks us through the city's jazz lineage as Dazzle prepares its programming for Black History Month.

Black American music is music of the spirit, a profound diversity of lessons to be enjoyed. Never duplicated but often imitated, its drumbeats are heartbeats of the inner person that ignites ...

and passion of HBCUs—making it a powerful tribute to Black History Month. "We are thrilled to spotlight the incredible talent and culture of HBCU marching bands," said Derek Webber, Executive ...

Today, the Utah Jazz announced their Black History Month programming, designed to honor and celebrate Utah’s Black communities through education, empowerment, and engagement. Throughout February ...

Gazarek grew up on Queen Anne and learned about jazz at Roosevelt High School, through which she performed as a vocal soloist at the Essentially Ellington competition under band director Scott Brown.

The new collection was “designed by Black creatives and allies at Apple,” as the sleeve note in the Watch band case reveals. Even this piece of card is attractive, a black slice of thick paper ...