Music
EJAE Electrifies on The Jennifer Hudson Show
EJAE brought powerhouse vocals and radiant joy to The Jennifer Hudson Show, thrilling fans and showcasing undeniable star power.
History Detectives: Slave Songbook
This small, cloth-bound book, titled Slave Songs of the United States, has a publication date of 1867 and contains a collection of 136 plantation songs.
GMA Spotlights Father O Dancing to NSYNC at Halftime
Father O of Pope Saint John Paul II Prep School goes viral after dancing to NSYNC’s “Bye, Bye, Bye” during a basketball halftime show on GMA.
The Untold History of Black Country Music
Explore the overlooked legacy of Black artists in country music—from the banjo’s African roots to Beyoncé, Lil Nas X, and Shaboozey.
DeFord Bailey: First Black Country Music Star
Discover how DeFord Bailey became country music’s first African-American star, breaking barriers at the Grand Ole Opry with his harmonica mastery.
Celebrating 50 Years of Go-Go Music
Celebrating Washington, D.C.'s homegrown go-go music, long known as the city's soundtrack.
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.