Music
Top-Selling Black Musicians in Every Decade (From Bessie Smith to Beyonce)
Highlighting the trends that have defined us from the 1920s to now.
Prince: The Life, Music, and Legacy of the Purple Icon
Explore the life and legacy of Prince, the groundbreaking singer, songwriter, and performer who reshaped pop, funk, and rock forever.
Jax Jones Top 5 Songs: Countdown of His Biggest Hits
A ranked countdown of Jax Jones’s top 5 songs, featuring release years, chart peaks, and the high-energy collaborations that defined his biggest hits.
Mariah Carey Sings Volare Medley at Olympic Opening Ceremony
Mariah Carey delivers an unforgettable Olympic opening ceremony performance, blending Volare with Nothing Is Impossible in a soaring, globe-spanning medley.
The Chitlin Circuit
The Chitlin' Circuit was an informal network of venues in the United States where Black musicians, comedians, and entertainers performed, primarily during the segregation era (from the 1930s to the 1960s). These venues provided a crucial platform for Blac...
Viral Star Kai Rutledge Talks Breakout Moment and Live Performance
Viral sensation Kai Rutledge joins Uniting Voices Chicago president Josephine Lee and his proud mom to discuss his breakout performance, musical journey, and what’s next—plus a must-see live performance.
One Song, Two Sounds: How Whitney Houston’s “I’m Your Baby Tonight” Changed Across Continents
Released in 1990, Whitney Houston’s “I’m Your Baby Tonight” marked a stylistic shift in her career, moving toward a more urban, R&B-driven sound.
Michelle Obama and Jon Batiste Play The Piano
Love, music, the healing power of art… and a little bit of piano magic with Michelle Obama and Jon Batiste.
Everlasting Love by Robert Knight: Story, Meaning, and Covers
Explore Robert Knight’s 1967 soul classic Everlasting Love, its emotional power, chart success, and the most famous cover versions that kept the song alive for generations.
How Romeo Accidentally Created the VIRAL Jingle for Dr Pepper
Romeo is a caregiver and content creator whose world changed with one spontaneous song.
Durand Bernarr Wins His First Grammy: A Joyful Milestone
Durand Bernarr celebrates his first Grammy win for Bloom, delivering a radiant moment of Black queer joy, gratitude, and triumph.
A*Teens Are Back With “ICONIC,” Their First New Song in 20 Years
A*Teens return in full Y2K sparkle with “ICONIC,” their first new single in over two decades — a glossy pop comeback made for the moment.
Recovered Treasure Leads to a Grammy Nomination
Archivist and music historian Alex Palao worked to restore old tapes by "Sly and Family Stone" that gathered dust for decades.
Hear the Songs of a Medieval Prayerbook That Was Almost Lost Forever: The Rothschild Vienna Mahzor
Sotheby’s is proud to present the fifteenth-century Rothschild Vienna Mahzor.
Cindy Walker’s Lost Legacy Restored in Small-Town Texas
Discover how journalist Lindsay Liepman is restoring songwriter Cindy Walker’s Texas home and uncovering unheard songs and hidden history.
TikTok Creator Lands Big Deal After Viral Dr Pepper Jingle
Trending this afternoon: a TikTok creator is making big money after a viral jingle caught national attention.