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Tito Jackson of the Jackson 5 has sadly passed away at age 70

Tito Jackson arrives at the opening night of, "Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour," in Los Angeles, Jan. 27, 2012. (AP Photo/Dan Steinberg, File) Tito...

Unbroken record: The 59th running of a local vinyl and CD convention brought together regulars, first-timers and pros

Najee Ahmad, 25, smiles for a photo at the Pittsburgh Record & CD Convention at the West View Banquet Hall in West View on...

Beyoncé’s ‘Blackbiird’ breathes new life into a symbol that has inspired centuries of Black artists, musicians and storytellers

by Katie Kapurch, Texas State University and Jon Marc Smith, Texas State University Prior to the release of “Cowboy Carter,” Beyoncé explained that her album’s...

The most important voice on Beyoncé’s new album

by William Nash, Middlebury One of the most impressive parts of Beyoncé’s new album, “Cowboy Carter,” is her roster of collaborators, which includes rising country...

Study reveals soaring successes and lingering struggles for women, especially women of color, in music

  With the observance of Women’s History Month in full swing, the music world has finally begun to recognize female artists’ vast contributions. The latest report...

From rebel to retail − inside Bob Marley’s posthumous musical and merchandising empire

by Mike Alleyne, Middle Tennessee State University The long-awaited Bob Marley biopic “One Love” will highlight important moments in the musician’s life – his adolescence...

Tyla wins inaugural award for Best African Music Performance at Grammys

Tyla made history at the 2024 Grammy Awards. On Sunday (February 4), Tyla took home the trophy for Best African Music Performance for her hit...

Grammy Awards: Africa finally has its own category – but at what cost?

Miriam Makeba was the first African to win a Grammy, but only when she partnered with a US star, Harry Belafonte. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images by...

Purple Rain to become a Broadway musical [video]

The Purple One still reigns, and it was inevitable that Prince’s game-changing song and movie, Purple Rain would lead to a musical on the Broadaway stage.  On...

Tracy Chapman makes history as first Black songwriter to win CMA song of the year

In a historic and long-overdue triumph, Tracy Chapman has become the first Black songwriter to win the Country Music Association (CMA) Song of the...

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