‘Say It Loud – I’m Black and I’m Proud’: the moment funk came to the forefront of the Civil Rights movement
Funk may have had its niche audience during its prime, but James Brown got an entire nation to groove to an empowerment anthem.
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5 powerful songs tied to the Black community
Music is an important form of expression in the Black community. Writer Rae Green explores five of the most important songs connected to the Black community.
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Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 nominees announced. Did any Georgia artists make the list?
Georgia is rich with music history, and two acts were nominated for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2025 class on Wednesday.
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Irv Gotti’s Family Expects a Packed Church for His Funeral at Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral
Irv Gotti's funeral, to be held at Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral, is expected to draw a large crowd of industry peers, friends, and fans.
How this Nashville-raised music exec champions Black artists across genres
Shannon Sanders, an African-American South Nashville native and award-winning BMI executive director of creative, reflects on decades of excellence.
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Atlanta-based OutKast, The Black Crowes nominated for induction into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Two Atlanta-based music groups are among 14 bands nominated for a place in the coveted Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Coffee Break: R&B
The genre of R&B — short for “rhythm and blues” — mixed elements of blues, jazz, boogie woogie, and gospel and was pioneered ...