On this day in 2021, the hip hop community lost one of its most distinctive voices when Bad Boy rapper Black Rob passed away at the age of 51. Known for his gritty delivery and unforgettable ad-libs, ...

Houston's Wonky Power has offered its recording studio as a collaboration space for musicians - most notably the legendary Houston rap group the Geto Boys. What founders Mario and Elizabeth Rodriguez ...

The Gateways Music Festival strives to highlight one of America's finest artistic traditions: Black classical music.

Beyond well-known observances lies a rich tapestry of cultural commemorations honoring African American heritage, resilience, ...

If it’s one thing about Black folks, we know how to party! Another thing: While African American history and culture is ...

The world said goodbye last month to someone who made history as the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress.

For Minnesota Music Month, The Current polled the local music industry for April’s edition of The Scouting Report. A total of 112 people filled out this year’s Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report ...

For Minnesota Music Month, The Current polled the local music industry for April’s edition of The Scouting Report. A total of 112 people filled out this year’s Minnesota Music Month Scouting Report ...

It’s National Poetry Month, and I am excited. I love wordplay and turns of phrase, so I’m happy that this is the 29th year to celebrate wordsmithing of the poetic variety — the Academy of American ...

April is Jazz Appreciation Month, an annual celebration of a distinctly American art form. Jazz Appreciation Month was established in 2001 by John Edward Hasse of the Smithsonian's National Museum of ...

Whether you prefer traditional drawing and painting, archeological discoveries, or contemporary performance, there’s plenty to take in this month at the city’s many ... all meditating on their ...

Luckily, admitting that you're not okay has become slightly more normalized in our culture and a music festival focusing on the subject seeks to ameliorate the situation even further. Coming back ...