Chester Arthur Burnett, better known to the world as Howlin’ Wolf, was born June 10, 1910, in the rural heart…
Entertainer and musician Chuck Berry transcended generations and captured audiences by putting his listeners’ amusement above all else. Berry was…
D’Wayne Wiggins, one-third of the Grammy-nominated, iconic soul funk R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné! – the band achieved great success…
With the beginning of June, Black Music Month has also officially begun. Recognized each year, the month honors the influence…
Known as the voice of the common people, passed down from one generation to the next, folk music has a…
Hazel Scott blew up piano jazz in the 1940’s. But when she spoke out against racial segregation and stereotypes, she…
The Black Music Action Coalition recently announced their collaboration with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to establish a…
Rudolph Isley, a founding member of The Isley Brothers, has passed away. The musician died in his sleep on Wednesday,…
In an interview with TheHub.news, jazz lensman Kelvin Slade shares stories of his childhood, his celebration of jazz’s contribution to…
June 1 marked the start of Black Music Appreciation Month. Throughout the month, exhibits and festivals were held in honor…