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 ...
Alice Randall joined the show to discuss the intersecting history of Black music and country music in America, and how growing up in Detroit influenced her songwriting. Detroit music and the people ...
The historical significance of Black popular music in American culture ... associate with bluegrass and country. However, the instrument has West African origins and was fine-tuned to play music ...
Navigating the murky waters of the country music industry as a Black woman was no small feat ... stark reminder of the genre’s complex racial history. It took the encouragement of journalist ...
In addition to her commercial success, she was the first Black female solo artist to play the Grand Ole Opry, breaking barriers for Black women in country music. 17 of 20 Beyoncé is a Grammy ...
“You can’t become what you can’t see,” said singer Dusky Waters, from the grand stage of New Orleans’ inaugural Black Americana Festival. Held at The Broadside, the Black Americana Festival (BAF) was ...