Highlights of Hot 97 Summer Jam
Hot 97 Summer Jam 2012 in New Jersey, started the summer of on the right note.
Award-winning black music directors talk TV music
VIDEO - They rock the music for primetime and late night TV hits, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Lopez Tonight, Mo'nique and Dancing With the Stars...
Slideshow: The top 10 black guitarists of all time
SLIDESHOW - In honor of Black Music History Month, theGrio has compiled this list of the most incredible African-American guitars players ever...
Slideshow: theGrio's favorite Philly musicians
SLIDESHOW - Check out our slideshow highlighting famous black musicians from one of the most prominent cities in black music: Philadelphia...
Why Philly's soul lacks Motown's mojo
OPINION - While Philadelphia is a musical city that's extremely important to American history, it does not represent what Detroit does.
Slideshow: 25 songs that moved black America
SLIDESHOW - In honor of Black Music History Month, here are 25 songs that speak to music's ability to evoke thought, dialogue and action...
Kelly Rowland confirmed as an 'X-Factor' UK judge
CLUTCH - Still ruling the top of the charts with her summer hit "Motivation," Kelly Rowland next move will extend her move beyond the airwaves and onto the small screen...
Gil Scott-Heron: More than the 'Godfather of Rap'
OPINION - The irony is that Heron took great pains to distance himself from many of the rap artists that purportedly were influenced by him...
Slideshow: 12 not-to-be missed summer concerts
SLIDESHOW - Summer is in full swing, which means that some of our favorite musicians will be taking stage. Check out our picks for great summer shows...
5-year-old prodigy can speak 7 languages, play 6 instruments
Five-year-old Mabou Loiseau's parents spend $1,500 a week on tutors and lessons...
