But for some African American musicians, the music called jazz is a reminder of an oppressive and racist society and restrictions on their artistic visions. “Now, jazz is celebrated as America’s ...

“African-American musical traditions mixed with others and gradually jazz emerged from a blend of ragtime, marches, blues and other kinds of music,” writes the National Museum of American History.

When you sing or play pop, jazz or gospel music, sometimes you envy African-American musicians who swing so easily. Ever listen to those British pop groups that had a hard time imitating Chuck Berry ...

the music that formed him ranges from Luciano Pavarotti to American jazz musician Pharoah Sanders to Anohni and the Johnsons. But he is keenly aware of multiple African roots woven into his identity, ...

When you sing or play pop, jazz or gospel music, sometimes you envy African American musicians who swing so easily.

The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) will present "Jubilation! Ambassadors on a Sacred Journey," an exhibit celebrating the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The exhibit, opening May 10th in ...

The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) will present "Jubilation! Ambassadors on a Sacred Journey," an exhibit celebrating the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The exhibit, opening May 10th in ...

The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) will present "Jubilation! Ambassadors on a Sacred Journey," an exhibit celebrating the Fisk Jubilee Singers. The exhibit, opening May 10th in ...