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The legendary percussionist, producer and crafter of hit songs, including "Juicy Fruit," died less than a week after his birthday.
Preservation Hall was the first fully integrated music venue in the South, according to an obituary written by her son,…
The city is among a number of U.S. cities that have been reckoning with past racial injustices, including nearby San…
Andrews helped revive the city’s Baby Doll tradition by donning a satin dress that her friend, Merline Kimble, had kept…
Award recipients are nominated by members of the public and selected by a jury of community arts leaders and industry…
A Harlem community objects to the renaming of a street for white photographer Art Kane..but not because of his race.
Jazz Fest celebrates the indigenous music and culture of New Orleans and Louisiana. All tickets for will be automatically refunded.
Headliners include Dee Dee Bridgewater, Herbie Hancock, Kenny Garrett, Omar Sosa, the Havana-Detroit Jazz Project, and more.
Lizzo, Ludacris, H.E.R. and more will perform at the 2021 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in October.
Tyler Perry penned his first screenplay 26 years ago and now he's gearing up to bring the feature film via…
Jo Thompson was among the very first Black artists able to perform in several clubs throughout the country, paving way…
Jazz writer and critic Stanley Crouch has died at the age of 74, his wife announced. Crouch was known for…
Jazz musician Chris “Big Dog” Davis is a Grammy nominated producer who just released his debut album, Focus, after battling…
In New Orleans, one of the most affected cities, the pandemic has put a hold on one of the city's…
Ellis Marsalis Jr. has died after battling pneumonia brought by the new coronavirus, one of his sons said late Wednesday.
[griojw id=”GI0lTkBT” playerid=””] PARIS (AP) — Manu Dibango, who fused African rhythms with funk to become one of the most
A man has launched a lawsuit against the Utah Jazz and Houston Rockets’ star, Russell Westbrook, saying he was wrongfully…
In a new interview with theGrio, actress Yaya DaCosta says she's happy the mainstream media is starting to catch on…
TheGrio interviews the cast of "Bolden," the new film inspired by the legendary, but little-known jazz pioneer Charles “Buddy” Bolden.
50th anniversary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival includes performances by Herbie Hancock; Earth, Wind & Fire; Buddy Guy; Ciara;…