Jazz

Jazz Great Wayne Shorter Dead at 89

The saxophonist died on Thursday, March 2, in a Los Angeles hospital.
03/02/2023
6:02

54th NAACP Image Awards
Salute - Quincy Jones

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
4:58

BET Hip Hop Awards 2022
Respect Due - Gimme a Beat

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

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

The Legacy Of Motown: Black Music Is Pop Music

Motown was at the precipice of today's music landscape.
03/11/2019

Harold Battiste, New Orleans Jazz Great, Dies at 83

Musician passes away after a lengthy battle with his health.
06/20/2015

10 Things You Need to Know About Somi

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