PORTLAND, Ore. — The historic Old Church Concert Hall in Portland is marking Black History Month with a series of performances celebrating both the musical and spiritual roots of Black culture. "Black ...

With a wide range of entertaining productions to choose from, theater audiences are having a grand time on Broadway these days. Among myriad offerings are Broadway shows that reflect and represent the ...

Early American banjo music is Black music. The banjo was created by enslaved African Americans, and according to the Smithsonian Institute, up until the 1830s, the banjo was exclusively an African ...

The historical significance of Black popular music in American culture is powerful. Even former President Jimmy Carter dedicated a month to African American music appreciation beginning in 1979. With ...

Black and white photo of performers on a stage in a crowded room. By Jesse Green A collage of recent stage productions including “Hamilton,” “Dreamgirls,” “The Lion King” and the 2016 “Shuffle Along.” ...

There’s no question that Black artists have played a pivotal role in shaping every genre of music known and loved today. When asked the question “What is Black music?” many complexities and layers ...