Once again, the people have spoken. Who is the top female R&B singer as voted on by YOU? It’s none other than Whitney Elizabeth Houston.…
In the new documentary “Twenty Feet From Stardom,” we hear the stories of singers that everyone’s heard whether they know their names or not. The…
Yes, it’s the ladies turn this week. We need your vote again to choose the greatest female R&B singer of all time. Is it Gladys,…
We admit we were a little surprised. When we asked YOU who was the top R&B Male Artist of All Time, we expected the obvious…
Today is June 7th, a day that in some people’s minds should be declared a national musical holiday. Yes, as Prince fans worldwide know, it’s…
Despite the tragic loss of Kriss Kross rapper Chris Kelly, Jermaine Dupri and So So Def, celebrating it’s 20th anniversary this year, will go on.…
Here’s a calendar of the month’s hottest musical events and a look at which musicians are blowing out birthday candles this June. By Tonya Pendleton, BlackAmericaWeb.com Read more:http://blackamericaweb.com/132525/hot-dates-in-black-music-month/
Writer/producer/cultural critic Nelson George is an expert on Black Music given his long career as a critic covering the Black music scene. He is the former black…
As we do this time every year, we celebrate Black Music Month with special articles, photo galleries, listening parties and more. This year, we’re adding…
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Pasadena Civic Auditorium 300 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA When: March 25, 1983 What: The King of Pop moonwalks across the stage during his performance at the Motown 25th Anniversary, treating audiences worldwide to what became his signature dance move. « PREVIOUS NEXT » In celebration of Black Music […]
Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) Westlake Studios. 8447 Beverly Blvd in West Hollywood When: November 8, 1982 What: Michael Jackson felt his “Off the Wall” album didn’t get its proper due at the Grammy Awards. He recorded “Thriller” with the intent of showing the world the he was the King of Pop, […]
She is perhaps the most famous runner-up in music history. Her life story reads like a Hollywood movie – full of unexpected triumph and unparalleled tragedy. Yet the story of Jennifer Hudson is ultimately one of triumph over adversity. Jennifer Kate Hudson was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. http://www.blackamericaweb.com/entertainment/music/black-music-lives-jennifer-hudson
