Black Music Month

Anything can happen onstage at the annual BET Awards, and these were some of the performances that we'll never forget.

Black artists have pushed boundaries of genres, defying labels & creating new musical forms - Beyoncé, Chloe x Halle, Lizzo showcase this genre-bending artistry.

Rhythm and Blues has been a major staple in music, especially in shaping the history of Black artists and their sound. R&B came from the blending of soul genres including blues, jazz, big band swing and more. Though the sound isn’t credited to a single artist, it was reported that producer and journalist Jerry Wexler […]

Gospel music has always been a sacred and pivotal genre, especially when it comes to its influence. Though gospel can be traced back to the early 17th century, the early moldings of gospel music began with old negro spirituals that derived from slaves creating songs from Bible verses. Gospel would later transition into a more […]

Black queer artists are redefining music, embracing their identities and talent across genres from R&B to hip hop.

Discover the surprising R&B hits that originated from iconic Black films of the 90s.

GRAMMY-winning lyricist Rapsody gears up for a new album this summer with a lead single that pays homage to our cultural hair story.

Black artists created iconic movie soundtrack songs that became cultural anthems, outgrowing their original films.

NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series showcases the depth, creativity, and talent of Black artists across genres, from rap legends to R&B icons.

Black Music Month celebrates podcasts that amplify hip-hop, R&B, and Black culture beyond just music.

Black artists created iconic songs that have been sampled across genres, shaping modern music's sound.

GRAMMY-nominated musician Tobe Nwigwe pours his heart out on new single, "All Or Nothing," featuring Brit-soul singer Labrinth.