Across the nation, Juneteenth is a time to reflect, remember, and rejoice — and in Chattanooga, that spirit was alive and ...

Residents attending Enid Chautauqua on Friday, June 13, 2025, learned about the trials and tribulations of the “Empress of ...

Bessie Smith, The Empress of Blues, will make an appearance as portrayed by Rebecca Marks-Jimerson. Smith had received her ...

Residents attending Enid Chautauqua on Friday, June 13, 2025, learned about the trials and tribulations of the “Empress of ...

The Bessie Smith Cultural Center will present a full month of events this June celebrating African American history, culture and music. "From honoring Negro League baseball legends to uplifting ...

By looking back at your line of influences, you can find the wisdom to navigate moments of indecision and turmoil.

When playwright Kay Bell went looking to tell the stories of Texas musicians, she didn’t realize she’d find one so close to ...

Despite her lack of appreciation, Sugar Pie DeSanto dedicated her life to R&B and soul music, paving the way for those to come.

The city is tuning up for its biggest Make Music Day celebration yet, with over 67 live music events happening this June, including 30+ free performances on Friday and more than 50 performers ...

Craft Recordings and Bluesville Records have teamed up with Acoustic Sounds to reissue two landmark blues titles, each ...

As June arrives, bringing long-awaited warmer days, many people are contemplating or finalizing how they’ll spend their ...

It has roots deeply embedded in the Black experience. Blues has long been a powerful expression of the struggles, joys and ...