Urban Outlook: Preserving & Celebrating African American's Influence on Music
The National Museum of African American Music, or NMAAM, is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many ...
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Quincy Jones Was a ‘Musician’s Musician’ Who Was Uniquely Beloved in the Cutthroat Music Industry
A Smithsonian curator reflects back on the artistic legend, a "Renaissance man" with 28 Grammys to his name, who died Sunday ...
Quincy Jones, Giant of American Music, Dies at 91
As a producer, he made the best-selling album of all time, Michael Jackson’s “Thriller.” He was also a prolific arranger and ...
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Top 5 African American holiday party themes for a festive season
Hosting a holiday event that reflects African American culture can make the gathering feel even more special and meaningful.
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Music series brings cellist Shana Tucker to Greenville
Emerge Gallery & Art Center’s African American Music Series will present singer-songwriter and cellist Shana Tucker in ...
Why Ghanaian singer King Promise and other African artists don’t want to be boxed into Afrobeats
While many African artists have been able to ride the wave of Afrobeats’ international popularity, some musicians are now ...
Ella Jenkins, 'first lady' of children's music, remembered for championing social justice through song
The African American folk singer and songwriter had decades-long career as a children's entertainer, and made a global impact ...
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Beloved children’s music pioneer Ella Jenkins dies at 100
From Chicago’s south side to global influence Growing up surrounded by the rich musical traditions of Chicago‘s African American community, Jenkins developed a distinctive style that would ...
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How Atlanta became a hub for African music
On a chilly October night, the dimly lit lounge of Rock Steady — a popular Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Midtown — is notably empty. Staffers are preparing for what’s supposed to be a busy night ahead.