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Fela Kuti, the Nigerian musician whose sound and politics reshaped modern African music, has been named the first African ...

Grammy Week 2026 kicks off with Recording Academy Honors, spotlighting Pharrell Williams, Brandy and Kirk Franklin for their musical impact.

The late, great Fela Kuti is known as the "Black President" for his role as both a musical and a political leader. Now he has become the first African artist to get this Grammy honor.

Neo-Soul singer D’Angelo died on Oct. 14. His death was confirmed by his former manager Kedar Massenberg and other sources ...

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The Recording Academy®’s Black Music Collective (BMC) will host the fourth annual Recording Academy Honors, celebrating the illustrious careers of music legends Pharrell Williams, Brandy and Kirk ...

GQ columnist Chris Black lived another 12 months and experienced another 12,000 things. Then, because the universe demanded ...

Jam Master Jay was one of the most influential figures in hip-hop history. One-third of the rap group Run-DMC, he was known for his talent on the turntables, turning cutting and scratching into an art ...

Here is your 2025 hard rock + metal album release calendar and all of this week's newest albums! Each week is loaded with new rock and metal releases and keeping track of it all can be pretty ...