How Music and Art Have Helped Black Americans Weather Troubling Times
In 1975, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes laid down a melodic mandate that applies to our times: “Wake up, everybody / No more ...
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Preserving & Celebrating African American's Influence on Music
April Eaton sits down with Dion Brown. President and CEO of the National Museum of African American Music, and Noelle Taylor, ...
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Black Lives Created Modern Music - Black Lives Matter
Black lives don’t just matter—they’ve created the music we live by. This video celebrates the trailblazing contributions of Black musicians, from the protest songs of Nina Simone to the revolutionary ...
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How Black musicians are shaping modern music
The historical significance of Black popular music in American culture is powerful. Even former President Jimmy Carter dedicated a month to African American music appreciation beginning in 1979.
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The bittersweet triumph of Black music’s global reach
These videos also mirror a complex historical pattern of Black musical innovation being embraced and co-opted by mainstream ...
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The Americana Music Association Turns 25 With Momentum And Choices For The Future
The Americana Music Association was born at a series of meetings by roots music executives and advocates in 1999. As the AMA ...
Urban Outlook: Preserving & Celebrating African American's Influence on Music
The National Museum of African American Music, or NMAAM, is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many ...