The Delaware Art Museum returns visitors to the 1920s during “Jazz Age Illustration,” the first major exhibition of popular ...
The keyboard, everything, came to me,” she said, “including knowing that I wanted ‘Fanga’ to go with that.” It was the moment of inspiration for the title song of “Soaring High,” Kuumba’s live concert ...
It comprises over 61 works by 34 modern and contemporary artists who showcase the convergence of these genres through a ...
Hosting a holiday event that reflects African American culture can make the gathering feel even more special and meaningful.
We take a look at the phenomenal Phil Schaap Jazz Collection, recently arrived at the university’s Blair School of Music, and ...
While many African artists have been able to ride the wave of Afrobeats’ international popularity, some musicians are now ...
The legendary figure in music for over seven decades died at 91. Renowned for his versatility, he left a lasting impact on ...
Not just your typical cowboy flick, “The Bronze Buckaroo” broke ground with its all-Black cast and offered a rare portrayal of Black cowboys on the big screen. Jeffries’ role brought style (and ...
Horn is one of those singers who warms the soul,” a reviewer noted after Horn’s recent performance at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.
“Bach? Beethoven? We’ve got better,” Mandela once said of the musician who just turned 90.
To begin to appreciate what Quincy Jones meant to American popular music, listen to Frank Sinatra’s 1964 recording of “Fly Me to the Moon” with the Count Basie Orchestra swinging ...
Legendary Jazz musician Quincy Jones has died at 91 years old, but his legacy continues in Canada and young musicians.