Every June since the 1970s, across the United States, musicians, fans and industry professionals celebrate Black Music Month. It’s an opportunity to highlight the contributions of Black artists and position Black art at the center of American culture across popular music and beyond.
Every year the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players list highlights the year’s most influential music executives and leaders in the industry.
On Saturday, October 17, the Taste of Soul family festival, despite of the current COVID-19 pandemic, found a way to bring the energy, spirit, love, essence, and tradition of the beloved festival with the Virtual Taste of Soul Experience, a three-hour program hosted by comedic actress, Kym Whitley, whose beautiful personality and talent was a major highlight of the show. The show was loaded with soulful musical performances from classic R&B, old-school rap, and gospel artists, with community panels, and segments empowering and supporting Black-owned restaurants.
Despite COVID-19 Taste of Soul is still delivering food and music to the community.
Participants can access the Taste of Soul event via livestream at www.tasteofsoul.org.
The Narrator of Love has reach new heights in his music career, releasing Back Together through his own music Label, “My Music Box,” in partnership with BMG.
R&B sensation Anthony Hamilton and Gospel icon Shirley Caesar were nominated for Best Gospel Performance/Song.
Host: Brandon I. Brooks
The Brotherhood Crusade is welcoming Grammy Award winning artist Anthony Hamilton to perform at the Pioneer of African American Achievement Awards Gala on the new event date, Friday, December 9, 2016, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel, located at 9876 Wilshire Blvd.
Host Brittany K. Jackson interviews Anthony Hamilton at 2016 BET Awards.
This fall’s television lineup is bringing much more color to the small screen.
ABC’s runaway hit Black-ish premiered its second season on September 23, where it tackled the controversial use of the N-word. In the episode, the family’s youngest son, Jack’s use of the word sets of a series of panicked reactions from the family and community members alike.
The 2015 BET Awards red carpet and show was hot. I’m not just talking about the actual weather, but the celebrity outfits, interviews and performances. The Microsoft Theater in downtown Los Angeles’ L.A. Live was thriving with some of entertainment’s heaviest hitters.