The soundscape of Black music culture is built on both tradition and transformation. But aligned with every timeless classic and viral banger is a silent partner: technology. Let’s dive in … Before ...

What makes her work notable is its charm and cheerfulness — and the way those qualities mask the darker realities embedded in ...

Justin Brannan, a city councilman from Bay Ridge running in the Democratic primary, used to play guitar for the hardcore ...

Kendrick Lamar, Ledisi and others are creating the soundtrack for this cultural inflection point and for the legacy of ...

Chenier came to be known as the King of Zydeco. He toured Europe; won a Grammy for his 1982 album, I’m Here! ; performed at ...

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Photoshop CC 2018 tutorial showing how to transform photos into the look of high-contrast, black and white, graphic novel ...

It’s starling in its swirling ambition. It’s often deeply disturbing. And above all else, it’s an excellent showcase for ...

Thanks to Castle of Our Skins, a Boston-based Black art institution dedicated to uplifting and celebrating Black artistry through music, we have her works on recordings to enjoy. Not only does Castle ...

The 2025 inductees of the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame include two iconic groups, a jazz legend, and an award-winning gospel singer. This year's class hales from across the state, but all have ...

Black music enabled us to resist White American economic exploitation, political domination, social apartheid and cultural appropriation more effectively. The history of the creation of Black ...