Black artists shaped the sound of American music, and the world took notice, often without giving credit.

The second BEEN Country event at NMAAM spotlighted Black artists' contributions to country music during CMA Fest 2026.

Like many popular genres, country music began with Black people. Keep scrolling to read up on 20 of the most popular country ...

Since its inception, the question of who, when, and where rock music originated has been a topic of debate. That cool mixture of drums, bass, and electric guitar, merging melody, uptempo beats, and ...

Last month, while presenting the award for Favorite Country Duo or Group at this year’s American Music Awards, two burgeoning country stars — both playing homage to the storied genre, made headlines.

Scott Strickland and Poet Hawkins perform at Black Artists Rock in September Credit: Rikki Junius Scott Strickland is the kind of person who makes the changes he wants to see. Over the last two years, ...

Black Music Month, established in June 1979 by President Jimmy Carter, honors the significant contributions of Black musicians to American culture. Shreveport has produced notable Black musicians ...

Since its creation three years ago, the Black Music Lab has worked to establish itself as an experimental space at the forefront of Black musical expression. The project was ideated in 2019 by ...

June marks African American Music Appreciation Month, a dedicated time to celebrate the sound, legacy and impact of Black ...

Vevo expands its cultural footprint with a sweeping Black History Month 2026 tribute honoring a century of transformative Black music culture. Music video network Vevo is marking Black History Month ...