Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...

Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...

The National Museum of African American Music, or NMAAM, is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many ...

April Eaton sits down with Dion Brown. President and CEO of the National Museum of African American Music, and Noelle Taylor, ...

The historical significance of Black popular music in American culture is powerful. Even former President Jimmy Carter ...

The influence of African music is widespread. Elements can be heard in blues, gospel, jazz and Latin American music due to the historic movement of African slaves to the Americas. Millions of ...

Both free and enslaved African American people in antebellum America composed and performed music in a wide variety of styles. Like their white counterparts, they listened to and performed the ...

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We’ve used music, poetry, film ... of critical race theory and the co-founder and executive director of the African American Policy Forum, endorses wholeheartedly. “One of the issues I ...

Awadagin Pratt, a renowned pianist and conductor, performs with the Sacramento Philharmonic and Orchestra on Saturday, Nov. 23.

Hosting a holiday event that reflects African American culture can make the gathering feel even more special and meaningful.