Beyoncé made history at the 2025 Grammy Awards ... Melodies from early hit songs come from hymns performed by Black Southern ministers. Country music's humble beginnings are rooted in African ...

However, the connection to the hall continued as Randall emphasized Black women’s contribution in shaping country music culture and history. She highlighted the contributions of American composer and ...

It started with Black people. Over time, it has been whitewashed into what people view it as today, a rural white country sound. When looking into the history of country music and what it is today, ...

"I was once told my music is excellent. If I’d just change the narrative, I’d be famous if I didn’t focus on African American history,” Columbus-born drummer Mark Lomax II said. Lomax ...

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- This Mt. Airy record shop is pressing play on the history of African American culture and music. SOOK Vinyl & Vintage is home to an impressive collection of ...

Alice Randall discussed Fisk University and Black women's important role in the foundational roots, profession of country music.