Music has never been just entertainment. Throughout decades, certain songs have served as catalysts for political movements, ...

As we celebrate Black History Month, we embark on a profound journey through the evolution of Black music in America – a story of resilience, creativity, and cultural revolution that continues to ...

While Nashville has long been known as Music City, that deep passion for music can be felt across the entire state of Tennessee. At the core of this musical legacy are the songwriters for whom ...

If you’ve ever been to one of Black Ensemble Theater’s signature jukebox musicals, you’ll know to expect a warm, inclusive and celebratory atmosphere with bite-sized musical history lessons that are ...

Throughout history, there have been artists that refuse to reduce themselves to monolithic stereotypes and conform to discriminatory musical standards and expectations. Instead, individuals like Ma ...

The startling “cold open” for a documentary about 50 years of “Saturday Night Live” music is proof that a musician — a specific kind of musician — had to put it together. It's a mashup of performances ...

Winning both Best Country Album and Album of the Year at the Grammys in February, Cowboy Carter introduced a fresh wave of talented artists reshaping the genre and prompted music lovers to look back ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. When the Akins Ford Arena opened last December, a bigger stage was not the only ode ...

History as you’ve never seen it: albums, artists’ births, rumours and more: discover with us what happened this week in music history Bethel, New York, United States, 1969. In a humid, sunny day of ...