Oct 6, 2025 | Arts + Culture, Music
The Alliance of Black Orchestral Percussionists is a group started by a former percussionist of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and two other orchestral percussionists. The organization educates, trains and prepares Black musicians from across the country for the...
Jul 28, 2025 | Entertainment, History, Music
Music pioneers from the Queen City were celebrated Saturday afternoon during the induction ceremony for the Black Music Walk of Fame. The event featured a red carpet procession for the Class of 2025 inductees and VIPs. The new class includes The O’Jays, Nancy...
Jul 7, 2025 | Arts + Culture, Music
Black Music Month has long been a time to celebrate the achievements, activism and work of Black creatives of every genre. From country and gospel to jazz and rhythm and blues, the indelible mark made by Black artists can never be forgotten. Still today, we pay...
Jun 16, 2025 | Arts + Culture, History, Music
OperaCréole will present “Songs of Victory”, a concert celebrating Edmond Dédé’s “Morgiane”, the oldest known opera by a Black American. The event will feature performances by Lindsey Reynolds, Givonna Joseph, and others. More From NPR
Mar 10, 2025 | Entertainment, Music
Samples continue to be a huge part of our current music culture. Some of the biggest artists in the world have used them to create incredible hit records that have gone on to become classics in their own right. Kendrick Lamar and Mustard did this with the record “Not...
