Jazz

From TikTok to a Twist on Jazz: Dara Starr Tucker Talks New Self-Titled Album

The singer-songwriter is putting a name to a face with her latest work.
06/21/2023

Jazz: The Sound of New Orleans and Beyond

We look into the improvisational genre that started in New Orleans for this Black Music Month feature.
06/04/2023

Jazz Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin's Album Is A Triumph Over Tragedy

The acclaimed musician talks about a tragic accident that changed the trajectory of her album.
04/19/2023

Jazz Great Wayne Shorter Dead at 89

The saxophonist died on Thursday, March 2, in a Los Angeles hospital.
03/02/2023
Quincy Jones
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Salute - Quincy Jones
54th NAACP Image Awards

With a career spanning several decades, multi-hyphenate powerhouse Quincy Jones has profoundly shaped the landscape of American music through his work with scores of beloved artists.
02/16/2023

Audience Member Reportedly Yelled Racial Slur During Detroit Symphony Orchestra Performance

12/12/2022
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Respect Due - Gimme a Beat
BET Hip Hop Awards 2022

Hip hop evolved from turntablism to sampling to the raw rhythms of trap music due to the creativity and ingenuity of DJs, MCs, producers and rappers from the 1970s to today.
09/15/2022

Famed Producer and Promoter Meghan Stabile Passes Away At 39

Stabile’s counselor broke the news.
06/16/2022
Makaya McCraven, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Angel Bat Dawid & More to Headline the 2022 NYC Winter Jazzfest

Makaya McCraven, Georgia Anne Muldrow, Angel Bat Dawid & More to Headline the 2022 NYC Winter Jazzfest

The festival announced, “The Feel Good” as its celebratory theme.
11/10/2021

This Day in Black History: April 12, 1940

Jazz legend Herbie Hancock was born.
04/12/2020

'Bolden' Explores The Greatest Jazz Musician You've Never Heard Of

Was he the Jay-Z of his time?
05/01/2019