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Gil Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011) was an American poet, musician, and author. He was known for his unique blend of spoken word poetry, soul, jazz, and blues music, often addressing...

If you were lucky enough to grow up in the 60s and 70s, you remember two things; Saturday morning cartoons all morning and going to the grocery store and heading to the aisle loaded...

Finding great Youtube Musicians is easy if you're a fan of great music and love discovering new artists. Check out our pics for these 10 Black musicians on YouTube.

The Blues Origin in Music is often duplicated but always underrated by the creators. Here are some blues music examples of the undeniable blues music history in the blues music genre. Here we explore the history as well as modern blues songs.

Break-up songs have long served as powerful outlets for expressing the pain and emotions associated with the end of a relationship. From Ray Charles' soulful "Drown in My Own Tears" to Bill Withers' evocative...

When it comes to songs about lovers, Black musicians have made an indelible mark on the music scene throughout the decades, shaping the industry with their talent and creativity.

The Power of Self-Esteem Self-esteem is a very powerful trait, but unfortunately doesn't come easy. We all have experiences in our lives that limit us, and how we feel about ourselves, and it usually starts...

The 1990s and 90s Rappers are often considered the "golden era" of hip-hop and rap for several reasons. One of the primary reasons is the emergence of many iconic and influential artists and groups...

Once upon a time, in the late 1980s and early 1990s, there was a party in Atlanta that became a legend. It was called Freaknik, and it was a massive celebration of Black culture...

Iyanla Vanzant is an American inspirational speaker, lawyer, New Thought spiritual teacher, author, and television personality. She was born on September 13, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York, and is best known for her work as...

Looking for the best music stores to satisfy your musical needs? Check out our top 10 picks for musicians and music lovers alike!

Black artists in the music industry have almost always been an anomaly. Most have created and been able to cross many genresn the muisic music industry, but have been credited for few. Then there...

Two Black Country Singers and One Gay Country singer headline a competition on Apple TV+ reveals trailer and contestants for groundbreaking music competition series “My Kind of Country,” premiering globally on March 24 Trailblazing new...

There is a fine line distinction between a remake of a song being different from the original as opposed to flat-out superior. Take, for instance, Louisville, Kentucky-based soul band The New Birth’s recording of...

My name is Kevin Ross. Let me start by saying having a great idea is one thing. Implementation is another. This year, I've been in business for 28 years with my site Radio Facts,...

Black Country Singers? These Black Artists Would also be Great Black Country Singers if they ever wanted to give it a shot. While country music is often disregarded within popular culture, with some insisting that “country lacks diversity and individuality” and others labeling the genre a one-dimensional, “cold beer on a Friday night, a pair of jeans that fit just right… every country song ever,” this underdog of a genre has surprisingly come a long way from its podunk roots. INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 03: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Lil Nas X performs onstage during iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2021 presented by Capital One at The Forum on December [...]

Everybody loves how it feels when the bass drops…but err’body ain’t able to make it happen. Here are ten of the greatest arbiters of low-end theory for your perusal. Stanley Clarke All hail the king from the streets of Philadelphia! Clarke is most responsible for bringing electric bass out of the background as a lead instrument, kicking out melodies and jaw-dropping solos - from the frenetic to the eloquent. His composition “School Days” is an all-time band jam classic. [...]

The spirit of Howlin’ Wolf stands tall as one of the true giants of the Blues music. As a native son of the Mississippi Delta Blues who brought an authentic rural acoustic essence up from the South to the Midwest, he was a bridge to the more electrified sound of the Chicago Blues scene. American blues singer and musician Howlin' Wolf (1910 - 1976), born Chester Arthur Burnett, in concert, circa 1965. [...]