Twin Cities-based music service wins national award
Carbon Sound, a Twin Cities-based music streaming service celebrating Black musical expression, won a bronze Anthem Award for diversity and inclusion work....
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Grammy Museum Hosts The Moja Saga Celebrating African Music
Grammy Museum hosted The Moja Saga, celebrating African music's influence on American genres from Gospel to Hip-Hop. The epic 75-song project took 5 years and...
Atlantic Records Names Lanre Gaba Co-President of Black Music
Atlantic Records promotes Lanre Gaba to Co-President of Black Music after 20 years with the label. She'll work alongside Mike Kyser leading the department....
Digital and Radio Facts Replaces URBAN with BLACK on Site
So we have no problem with the idea of removing the all-encompassing “Urban” from the industry AND simply REPLACING it with what it is and...
Republic Records Drops Urban Terminology: A Step Backward?
Republic Records eliminates 'urban' terminology from music divisions, sparking debate about Black music industry representation and cultural identity....
NAS Honors Black Music in Google Arts & Culture
Hip-hop legend Nas honors Black musicians in a special Google Arts & Culture video for Black History Month. The rapper shares personal stories about music's...
Clarence Avant Gets Star on Walk of Fame
Industry legend Clarence Avant, known as the 'Godfather of Black Music,' received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The 85-year-old icon was celebrated...
The Golden Age of Black Radio
Indiana University's Archives of African American Music and Culture launches digital exhibit showcasing the Golden Age of Black Radio through Google Cultural Institute, featuring historic...
Radio Facts: No Room for Black Conscience Music?
Radio Facts podcast discusses the lack of conscious messaging in black music today. Industry experts explore gospel audiences, LPFM stations, and current urban music trends....
Berry Gordy Statement on Passing of Don Cornelius
Berry Gordy pays tribute to Don Cornelius, calling him a pioneer who showcased Black talent through Soul Train. The Motown founder praised Cornelius as a...
Michelle Obama and Daughters See Memphis Play
First Lady Michelle Obama surprised Broadway audiences by attending Memphis, a musical about a white DJ playing black music in 1950s Tennessee....
Industry Info and Events… (misc)
Radio Promotions Shorts and Events: KJLH Presents Kem Live In Concert March 13th Friday March 13, 2009 8:30pm RIVERSIDE AUDITORIUM 3845 Mission Inn Blvd. Riverside...
