Throughout the morning, participants explored themes of urban renewal, black entrepreneurship, and the significance of ...

Her more than seven-decade career in music and entertainment will remain at the forefront of our hearts.” A church performer from an early age, Houston was part of a family gospel act before ...

Growing up in rural South-Central Kentucky, John Fred Young and his friends — Chris Robertson and Ben Wells — didn't have ...

Discover how Black musicians are revolutionizing modern music, from pioneering new genres to influencing global trends.

Dr. Claudrena N. Harold will trace the evolution of gospel music while considering how it has responded to pressing social ...

October is recognized as Country Music Month, a time to celebrate the rich heritage and evolution of this beloved genre, which was born in the South. The origins of Country Music Month can be traced ...

Cissy Houston, the legendary gospel ... music, as well as her role as a mother, will continue to resonate for generations to ...

Cissy Houston began singing on the gospel circuit as a child. She also sang secular music. She performed with The Sweet Inspirations, the group that backed Aretha Franklin. And she sang backup vocals ...

this guided tour of Tooting showcases the vibrant black history of the borough. From Bob Marley to Sadie Crawford (aka the lost woman of British jazz), the streets have been home to many a music ...

Cissy Houston, a singer whose career began in childhood and spanned generations and genres from gospel to pop ... decided she wanted to sing secular music and formed the group The Sweet Inspirations.