Music
October 13, 2020
Stevie Wonder releases 2 new songs, gives health update
NEW YORK (AP) — Stevie Wonder released two new songs Tuesday reflecting the current times that he hopes inspires…
August 23, 2020
Kirk Franklin makes splash at Stellar Gospel Music Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kirk Franklin made a splash at the Stellar Gospel Music Awards. The singer took home six…
August 21, 2020
Jay-Z, Pharrell to release new song about Black ambition
NEW YORK (AP) — Jay-Z and Pharrell Williams have teamed up to release a new song about Black ambition titled…
August 11, 2020
All Night Long: Lionel Richie recalls closing 1984 Olympics
EDITORS — With the Tokyo Olympics postponed for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic, The Associated Press is looking…
July 28, 2020
Silkroad’s new face: Grammy-winning artist Rhiannon Giddens
Silkroad, the acclaimed international musical collective with a social conscience, has a new face — and a fresh sense of…
July 9, 2020
Artist Feature: Wé McDonald’s Voice Brings Comfort And Healing To The World
In the most fascinating way possible, 21-year old artist Wé McDonald is an enigma. In conversation with her, you’re met…
July 1, 2020
‘Black Mozart’ Biopic Is In Development From Searchlight Pictures
The life story of French-Caribbean composer Joseph Boulogne, Chevalier de Saint-Georges is coming to the big screen. The idea is…
June 29, 2020
Beyoncé’s message, epic performances stand out at BET Awards
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé used her platform Sunday while accepting the BET humanitarian award to relay a direct appeal…
June 10, 2020
Amid unrest, songs continue to voice the Black experience
NEW YORK (AP) — After watching the ghastly video of George Floyd dying as a police officer pressed a…
May 10, 2020
Little Richard, flamboyant rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, dead at 87
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Little Richard, one of the chief architects of rock ‘n’ roll whose piercing wail, pounding piano…