black musicians

Two drumsticks hitting a snare, labeled "Amen Break..."

The Most Famous Drummer You’ve Never Heard Of

Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University

Gregory "G.C." Coleman left behind a huge legacy in hip hop music, whether you know his name or not.…

September 8, 2023

In an article about house music, a club full of silhouettes rocks out in front of a purple background.

A (Not-So-Brief) History of House Music

Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University

Dance clubs owe decades of sound to marginalized artists of the early 1980s.…

May 24, 2023

In an article about the origins of techno music, a Black person's hand spins a record.

A (Not-So-Brief) History of Techno Music

Morgan Brown, Wake Forest University

The genre often associated with Western Europe has its roots in African American clubs.…

April 29, 2023

In an article about award shows snubbing black women, a picture of Beyonce receiving an award at the 2023 Grammys.

Black Women Were Overlooked This Awards Season

Elizabeth Fulton, Emory University

Beyoncé and Angela Bassett’s losses represent the fundamental problem with how awards ceremonies undervalue Black actresses, directors and musicians.…

April 25, 2023

Anderson .Paak Continues To Show the World His Groovy Greatness

Jake Sanders, Rhodes College

How an artist, who is almost as likable as he is talented, found a natural home in the music industry with his raw passion.…

November 22, 2021

In an article about the movie "Respect," Aretha Franklin looks into the camera, cast in multicolor light and draped in white jewelry.

‘Respect’ Is a Blurry Snapshot of the Moving Target That Is Aretha Franklin

Anna Hupp, University of Wyoming

Jennifer Hudson’s vocal performances make the biopic worth watching, so long as audiences reconcile themselves beforehand to learning more about the icon than a single movie can answer to satisfaction. …

August 26, 2021

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