Having parents who are successful athletes, entertainers or entrepreneurs can get you far (and a hefty trust fund). But for ...

IF­ Jacko had the moves and the grooves, Quincy Jones was the visionary producer who made Thriller extra-thrilling. Not only ...

The country’s biggest Women’s Jazz Festival is set to return to Hey Nonny Jan. 7 through 11. It will be the third annual ...

The series of concerts and accessory events features some of Southern California’s top jazzwomen for two nights of music at ...

Quincy Jones, renowned musician and producer, has died at 91. Known for his work with Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra, he left a lasting impact on the music industry.

Colombia is a country known for its vibrant music scene, and its female singers have been making ... is known for her versatile voice and unique blend of jazz, pop, and Colombian folk music.

Montreux Jazz Festival and London’s Southbank Centre have announced the acts performing as part of the inaugural Southbank Centre x Montreux Jazz Festival Residency.

Next Jazz Legacy program expands opportunities for women and nonbinary artists. Learn about the 2024 cohort and apply for the ...

Stephen Sondheim called Heyward’s writing “of the finest set of lyrics in the history of the American musical theater.” Gershwin was inspired by African American spirituals, and ...

NMAH Archives Center Frank Driggs Collection of Duke Ellington Photographic Supported by By Larry Tye Jazz lovers worldwide ... sleeping carriages, African American porters shined the musicians ...

If you listed all the figures who have embodied post-World War II American popular music ... composer, producer and music executive — encompassed jazz, rock-and-roll, R&B, funk, disco, film, hip-hop ...

African-American female professors make up 2 % of faculty in higher education. The association aims to provide more opportunities and scholarships to young women.