Black History Month
How Berry Gordy And Motown Pioneered African-American Businesses
From a tiny $800 loan, Berry Gordy turned Motown into the biggest African-American business of its era, paving the way for black-owned labels that followed.
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Features1 month agoBest Chess Blues Records: An Essential Top 10
Chess Records laid the foundation for rock’n’roll, and its influence can still be felt today, as this guide to the 10 best Chess blues records shows.
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Features2 months ago
Billy Strayhorn’s Lush Life Beyond Duke Ellington
The composer and arranger is best known for his collaborations with Duke Ellington, but his immense talent and artistry shine on their own.
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Features4 months ago‘What’s Going On’: When Marvin Gaye Unveiled A Masterpiece
A seismic career shift and a bold new artistic direction brought an indelible classic.
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Features6 months ago
Marshall Chess’ Introduction To Chess Records
Son of Chess Records co-founder Leonard Chess, Marshall Chess offers an exclusive guide to the Chicago label that helped invent rock’n’roll.
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News7 months ago
Museum Director Amy Andrieux And Photographer Sam Trotter Discuss Preserving Creative Black History
Photographer Sam Trotter and multi-industry creative Amy Andrieux join for a perspective-shifting conversation about the work and history of Black creatives.
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Features7 months ago
‘Black Radio’: How Robert Glasper Captured The Black Creative Diaspora
The classically trained jazz pianist has always straddled the two worlds of jazz and hip-hop, most audibly on pathfinding albums the likes of ‘Black Radio.’
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News7 months ago
Hear Mickey Guyton Cover Beyoncé’s ‘If I Were A Boy’
‘This song means so much more to me, and has a completely different meaning, than when I first heard it.’
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News7 months ago
Watch The Short Film ‘What’s Within Us’ That Explores The Essence of Black Music
‘What’s Within Us’ explores the essence of Black music: its impact on culture, humanity, art, and as a powerful force for change.
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News7 months ago
‘Mr. SOUL!’ Documentary About America’s First Black Talk Show To Air On PBS
The documentary was directed by Melissa Haizlip, niece of ‘Soul!’ host Ellis Haizlip.
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In-Depth7 months ago
The History Of Recorded Jazz
The history of recorded jazz is hard to pin down. So many conflicting stories make up a rich patchwork that guides us towards the truth of how jazz began.
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News7 months ago
2 Chainz Celebrates Black History Month With Tiny Desk Home Concert
NPR Music's Tiny Desk series will celebrate Black History Month by featuring four weeks of home concerts and playlists by Black artists.
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News7 months ago
Watch Rick Ross’ ‘Tiny Desk From Home’ Performance
The rapper ran through a number of hits and fan favorites including ‘Super High’ and ‘Tears of Joy.’
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Features7 months ago
‘Pronounced Jah-Nay’: How Zhané Made A Name For Themselves
Benefitting from a luminous, nostalgic sheen, ‘Pronounced Jah-Nay’ is a reminder that R&B duo Zhané were a unique voice in early 90s R&B.
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Features7 months ago
‘So Far Gone’: How Drake Sparked A Bidding War, Emerged ‘Successful’
With his third mixtape, ‘So Far Gone,’ Drake edged ever closer to world domination, teaming up with Lil Wayne and Young Money Entertainment.
