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On theGrio’s ‘Writing Black’ podcast, award-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens explains why country music was co-founded by Black creativity.
Whatever our relationship to the Black church, there is a rich legacy of Black gospel music and preaching to explore…
A year after a groundbreaking win, 2023 Best New Artist Samara Joy returns to the Grammys with another nomination.
This Black History Month and Grammy weekend are prime moments to remember the universal power of Black music.
Jean Knight, a New Orleans-born soul singer known for her 1971 hit “Mr. Big Stuff,” has died at 80. Knight…
In a weekend that hosted the 2023 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction and the LACMA Art+Film Gala, dark…
One Musicfest has become a destination festival attracting over 40,000 music lovers from all over the nation.
TheGrio caught up with Brooklyn rapper Lola Brooke at CultureCon NYC.
The Rolling Stone magazine co-founder wrote a book about “the masters” of rock and roll, and he didn’t include any…
In honor of hip-hop turning 50, six of the genre's most iconic rappers cover Men’s Health magazine.
Hip-hop's 50th birthday is opportunity for artists whose stories have been long forgotten to receive recognition.
Notes on Faith: What the triumphs of Tracy Chapman and Jeffrey LaValley teach us about transcendence
Tracy Chapman's return to the top of the music charts and Jeffrey LaValley's enduring gospel classic remind us transcendence has…
The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that three new categories will be added to the awards show in 2024: best pop…
Trailblazer Kathryn Bostic is the first African-American female score composer to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
TheGrio is kicking off Black Music Month with "High Frequency," our celebration of trailblazing Black Women in music.
Drake and 21 Savage have settled a lawsuit with publishing company Condé Nast over a fake magazine cover used to…
Trugoy the Dove, co-founding member of legendary rap trio De La Soul, has died at age 54, the group rep…
The classic variety show is remixed and makes its debut tonight as 'Byron Allen Presents the Comedy and Music Superfest'…
The Super Bowl isn't the only big event this weekend. On Saturday night, 'Byron Allen Presents the Comedy and Music…
I found my iPod; it represents a look into my musical tastes from a version of myself from almost 15…