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Written By Kevin Ross and Darryl LittletonThroughout history oration has moved the masses more than anything else.  The use of language coupled with persuasive rhythms and vocal dynamics can elevate standard messages to rousing calls to action.  This places paramount importance on the messenger.   When a master of linguistics and human emotions steps up to the speaker’s stand it can be aptly compared to a consummate musician performing a difficult piece reserved only for the truly proficient. [...]

 We are all born with the ability to know when we are in danger. I like to call this the "Yellow light Warning." Have you ever noticed that just about anything negative that has ever happened to you, there was some kind of warning beforehand? We have be keen on any situation that can hinder our positive developmental stages. [...]

Black Country Singers have been around for decades but have not been at the forfront in country music as much as their white counterparts.Country music has always been about telling amazing stories. It's a genre that has diehard fans from around the globe and has changed over the years. Many don't realize the impact and participation that Black people have in country music.For example, Ray Charles' Georgia On My Mind is one of the greatest country classics of all time and has been re-recorded several times. [...]

Top 10 Songs of Black History MonthBy: Princess DominikoBlack History Month, while one of the most pivotal holidays in our nation's calendar, as it celebrates a group of individuals that have suffered a continuous history of trauma, is one of the shortest months and is eclipsed by a number of other holidays, including Chinese New Year, Valentine’s Day, and last, but certainly not least, Groundhog’s Day. While this holiday continues to be disregarded by our country, we, at BlackTop10s, choose to make it a focal point and celebrate it, by engaging in music that communicates pivotal ideas [...]

Top 10 Black Horror Movies of All TimeBlack people take the spotlight within many areas in the film industry, such as action-packed thrillers, with the likes of Dwayne the Rock Johnson saving civilians in San Francisco, China, or the Amazon, from either giant monkeys or the razor-sharp bite of a hungry alligator; hit dramas with romantic encounters between dynamic duos like Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield or Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps, and of course comedies. [...]

Meet the top Black Classical Artists reshaping the music world with their incredible talents and contributions to classical singing.

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 Black music genre has been a driving force in American culture for decades. From the blues to hip hop, black musicians have been shaping the sound of popular music since its inception. Today we will talk about black music genres.