Nine HBCU Bands Compete In Savannah Battle, Celebrating Impact Through Music

Sep 14, 2026 | HBCU, Music

 Nine historically Black colleges and universities brought their marching bands to Savannah on Sunday for the 2026 Big HBCU Battle of the Bands: Battle for the South. Alex Davis, president of the Big HBCU Battle of the Bands, said the organization is national and that...

Verse + Hook Built On Simple Idea: Black Culture Is Popular Culture

Aug 31, 2026 | Arts + Culture, Detroit, Music

After years of helping brands and artists connect with audiences from inside one of the world’s largest streaming platforms, Justin “Jay” Norman is betting on a different model for how companies engage with culture. At the center of it is the simple idea that Black...

How The Illharmonic’s Mix Of Hip-Hop And Classical Builds Community, One Show At A Time

Jul 27, 2026 | Arts + Culture, Music

Vocalist and composer Jeffrey McNeill says it was back in 1987, when he was still a kid, when he first started hearing the links between hip-hop and classical music. “I was put in flute and piano lessons as a child, and my father introduced me to The Sugarhill...

How Black Music Shaped American Culture: Miami Artists Reflect Ahead Of The Nation’s 250th

Jul 6, 2026 | Arts + Culture, Music

Aswe celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, Americans’ contributions to the country over the years have dominated national conversations. Black residents in the U.S. in particular have contributed everything from transportation to foodways to...

The Classically Trained Musicians Of D-Composed Celebrate Black Composers From Past, Present And Future

Mar 2, 2026 | Music

A group of Black classically trained musicians called D-Composed have made it their mission to celebrate the work of Black composers from the past, present and future. “The mission of D-composed is to enrich our community as classically trained musicians to...

Black History Month: Enjoy Films, Opera, Art Around Southern California

Feb 2, 2026 | Arts + Culture, Film, History, Music

February 2026 is the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, and cultural institutions, art museums, food markets, and a host of regional happenings around Southern California will honor Black culture through fantastic conversations, art exhibits, food events,...