Black Music Month

A few of our favorite album sequels in Black music history, plus 5 that we're holding out hope on. The post 10 Best Album Sequels By Black Musicians…And 5 That Need To Be Made! appeared first on Black America Web.

Some fashion staples will simply always be associated with the musician who initially rocked it. The post 15 Most Defining Fashion Statements In Black Music History appeared first on Black America Web.

Black Music Month

The event consisted of two concerts held simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London, England, and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Over 72,000 people attended the event in London while an estimated 100,000 people attended in Philadelphia. The post 1985: Live Aid Brings Attention To Africa appeared first on Black America Web.

These 15 Black music icons made history by bringing our culture to the Broadway stage. The post Black On Broadway: 15 Trailblazing Musicians Who Brought Color To Musical Theater appeared first on Black America Web.

As we Celebrate Black Music Month, NPR has put together a string of artist to perform at The Tiny Desk that represent the culture of Black music.

Black Music Month

For Black Music Month we discuss the death of Marvin Gaye on April 1st, 1984 in Los Angeles, California The post 1984: Marvin Gaye Dies A Day Before His 45th Birthday appeared first on Black America Web.

Black Music Month

3 and you are at home watching the Merv Griffin Show, watching what would become one of the biggest-selling artists and one of the greatest voices of all time singing “Home” from The Wiz. Griffin would go on to tell the audience “You won’t forget that name — Whitney Houston!” The post 1983: ‘A Star Is Born’ Whitney Houston Debuts On The Merv Griffin Show appeared first on Black America Web.

These Black musicians-turned-actors lit up the small screen in their respective TV guest cameos. The post 15 Standout TV Show Cameos By Black Musicians appeared first on Black America Web.

Black Music Month

We kick off our celebration of Black Music Month with a spotlight on Bill Withers and his debut album “Just As I Am.”

The Lifetime network will honor Mary J. Blige, TLC, and Keyshia Cole in their upcoming "VOICES OF A LIFETIME" films for Black Music Month that will begin airing in June of this year.

As a culture, we understand that R&B is a genre that keeps great music alive for generations to continue to experience over the years.

Get valuable insight from industry professionals and learn how to get your music played on the radio and break into the music industry.