Edited by Dante Carfagna, the two-volume coffee table book is a comprehensive overview of the state’s soul music from 1960 to ...

On this day in 2021, the hip hop community lost one of its most distinctive voices when Bad Boy rapper Black Rob passed away at the age of 51. Known for his gritty delivery and unforgettable ad-libs, ...

We Want the Funk!” shows how funk music fueled a pro-Black resistance in the face of racist repression — and may offer some lessons in fighting Trumpism.

Representation of Black artists and composers in classical music is low, but organizations are working to increase diversity. Mentorship and early exposure to the arts are crucial for fostering ...

Looking back at the winning recordings of the 1978 Gramophone Awards, featuring Janet Baker, Simon Rattle, Alfred Brendel, Plácido Domingo and more Thanks for exploring the Gramophone website. Sign up ...

The circumstances of Bryar’s death unnerved fans of My Chemical Romance albums like “The Black Parade.” But they also raised new worries about nitrous oxide abuse in music communities today.

A new exhibition at London’s Barbican Music Library is exploring the past 100 years of Black British music. Black Sound London opened earlier this month and will be on display at the Barbican until ...

By Gil Kaufman Jack Black is fired up and ready to rock on the first soundtrack song from his upcoming adventure flick A Minecraft Movie. And he’s bringing along some friends. Black dropped the ...

Regé-Jean Page, Naomie Harris Talk New Film 'Black Bag,' Reveal Their Go-To Karaoke ... of Biggie’s catalog to Primary Wave, a private music publishing and talent management company.

Especially for Black artists, sampling isn’t just nostalgia—it’s legacy. It’s storytelling, innovation and reverence all rolled into one. It’s a way of ensuring our music—created by us ...

For fans of extreme music, Mayhem released black metal’s defining album, “De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas,” in 1994. Everybody else might just vaguely remember lurid early ’90s tabloid headlines.