Music has long been described as a “universal language” for its ability to stimulate experiences of love, joy, and uplift across cultures. Musicians worldwide have flexed their creative brawn, tapping ...

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 ...

In her forthcoming book, Shine Bright: A Very Personal History of Black Women in Pop, Danyel Smith writes, "Who else but a Black woman would lead me, or at least take me on trial runs?" That question ...

This Black History Month and Grammy weekend are prime moments to remember the universal power of Black music. “Notes on faith” is theGrio’s inspirational, interdenominational series featuring Black ...