African-American Music News Monitoring

Beenie Man to appear on NPR’s Tiny Desk for Black Music Month

Grammy-winning dancehall artist Beenie Man is set to bring island vibes to one of music’s most intimate and respected stages — NPR Music’s Tiny Desk Concert Series. The platform, known for spotlighting musical brilliance in its rawest form, has tapped the …

Black Music Month Celebration: Port City All-Stars

WHQR is excited to announce our annual Black Music Month Celebration featuring musical arrangements of Port City All-Stars. Hosted by Rhonda Bellamy as a part of WHQR’s Juneteenth celebration, our concert will take place on Wednesday, June 24th at 7pm in …

Black Music Month albums spotlight activism and remembrance: Tasty Clips

The recognition of June’s Black Music Month is in full swing with two significantly powerful releases from respected jazz artists with more than melodies on their minds.   Four-time Grammy-winning, NEA jazz master Terri Lyne Carrington and vocalist …

‘We Sound Crazy’ Podcast And Radio Show Celebrates Black Music Month With Launch Of ‘We Sound Crazy TV’ On Fox Soul

In celebration of Black Music Month, critically acclaimed We Sound Crazy, an Emmy-nominated Mocha Podcasts Network program, debuted on Fox Soul on June 2, 2025. During the month of June, We Sound Crazy TV will air Mondays-Wednesdays at 6 p.m. ET and will …

WMAR opens new Black Music Month series with look back at 2024's highlights

BALTIMORE — In celebration of June being Black Music Month, we look back on the artists that we spotlighted in the 2024 series including a living disco legend, Hip-Hop, jazz, GoGo and a fresh new R&B artist at the very beginning of her journey. Dontae …

Community Music Center of Houston preserves Black music legacy

For over four decades, the Community Music Center of Houston (CMCH) has kept the spirit of Black music alive in classrooms, sanctuaries and performance halls across the city.  CMCH is where legacy meets voice, history is sung and generations come together …

Tony-winner LaChanze to perform at Orlando’s Renaissance Theatre

Multi-hyphenate — and multi-Tony winner — LaChanze will perform a one-night-only concert at Orlando’s Renaissance Theatre this month, the theater will announce today. Fresh off her latest Tony Award win — she picked one up as a producer of best play “ …

Spotlight on Backyard Band for Black Music Month

Music as Anchor: A Reflection for Black Music Month

New Jersey By: Dr. Phyllis Bivins-Hudson   Music has always been a grounding force—a power like no other.    For those immersed in high-pressure arenas like politics or law, especially in places where challenges are both systemic and deeply personal, music …

Things to do in Calgary in June: Inglewood Night Market | Black Music Month | Calgary Farmyard

Enjoy one of several concerts at Spruce Meadows in June, including Dean Brody, City & Colour and Metric. Tickets to the shows includes full-day access to weekend activities including show jumping, food trucks, movie nights, a kids zone and more. …

The Black Canon, Michigan Central team to screen Black film treasures

A pair of siblings dedicated to curating their Detroit father’s extensive Black film collection are about to launch a new viewing opportunity with Michigan Central. Ali Wheeler and his sister Alima Wheeler Trapp are co-founders of film collective The Black …

Black Rodeo: the cinematic wild west re-envisioned

Mia Mask: You, and your father before you, have become Hollywood legends for bucking the system and changing the game. Melvin Van Peebles was a visionary who changed the game in the 1970s. You succeeded him with your film and television work, beginning in …

Jacqueline Tabor and Marina Albero find strength in friendship and legendary women of jazz

Over the past five years, singer Jacqueline Tabor and pianist Marina Albero have become a dynamic musical duo around the Northwest. Their most recent collaboration honors their deep friendship and the music of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. Tabor and …

Juneteenth events in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025

ATLANTA - Celebrate freedom, culture, and community at one of the many Juneteenth events happening across metro Atlanta and North Georgia. From parades and live music to storytelling, art, and family activities, there are meaningful ways to honor the …

Remembering Pepé Willie

Pepé Willie Pepé Willie, Godfather of the Minneapolis Sound and early mentor to Prince, has died at 76. His influence shaped a generation of artists, leaving a lasting mark on music history. July 22, 1948 – June 1, 2025 The Minneapolis Music community has …

A tale of two eras: Terri Lyne Carrington pays tribute to the revolutionary spirit of Max Roach on ‘We Insist 2025!’

“The more things change, the more they stay the same,” French writer Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Kerr said in 1849. Nearly 200 years later, that is sadly true of the greatest protest songs. In 2025, songs like Bob Dylan’s “Masters of War” and Sam Cooke’s “A …

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Fit for an empress at Tower Hill "Chinese Empresses" by artist Xiang Li is a collection of artwork depicting more than 200 empresses intricately hand-painted on silk using traditional Chinese gemstone watercolor techniques. The full collection …

8 Fats Domino Songs to Celebrate During Black Music Month.

Like Like Love Haha Wow Sad Angry 1 (ThyBlackMan.com) Few artists have left a mark on American music as enduring as Fats Domino. With his unmistakable New Orleans flair, Domino didn’t just play piano — he crafted a sound that blended rhythm and blues with …

Trace Cyrus Posts Scathing Statement About Billy Ray Cyrus

Trace Cyrus called his father, country star Billy Ray Cyrus, “a washed up, delusional, evil person,” in a scathing statement he posted on Instagram on Tuesday (June 10). Billy Ray, 63, shares Trace, 36, with ex-wife Tish Cyrus, 58. Billy Ray and Tish …

California Governor 2026: Sheriff Bianco Prison Agenda vs. Sharifah Hardie Vision for Jobs and Reform

Sheriff Bianco backs more prisons as jobs leave California. Sharifah Hardie champions real reform, economic growth, and a safer future. LONG BEACH, CA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the 2026 California Governor’s race …

Last Prisoner Project’s Journey to Justice Gala to Honor Impacted Families and Push the Fight for Freedom Forward

Notable Guests Include Carmelo Anthony, Calvin “Megatron” Johnson, Keith Shocklee and Studdah Man of Public Enemy, and More with a Performance by Joy Oladokun NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- PURCHASE TICKETS …

Michael Jackson ONE BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL CELEBRATES 5,000 PERFORMANCES AT MANDALAY BAY RESORT AND CASINO

Beloved Production Now Features Innovative Upgrades and All-New Immersive Elements LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michael Jackson ONE by Cirque du Soleil, which performs nightly at Mandalay Bay Resort and …

Ovation Sienna Hills Named Best of Southern Utah for Fourth Year

ST. GEORGE, UT, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ovation Sienna Hills, a senior living community in St. George, Utah, was named the Best of Southern Utah for the fourth consecutive year. Ovation earned gold in Independent Living …

Denver Law Firm Arckey & Steele Releases New eBook to Help Injury Victims Navigate Legal System

New digital guide empowers Colorado injury victims with clear legal steps and critical insights to protect their rights and maximize recovery. DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Arckey & Steele, LLC, a Denver- …

Fuzhou Preserves Rich Opera Traditions as Intangible Cultural Heritage Gains Momentum

FUZHOU, JIANGXI PROVINCE, CHINA, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With renewed national interest in traditional Chinese opera, the city of Fuzhou has emerged as a vibrant hub of regional theatrical forms, preserving and promoting art forms that date …

AME Institute Burbank 2025 Programming Hi-Lights

BURBANK, CA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Arts Media and Entertainment (AME) Institute returns to Burbank June 25 through June 27, 2025 with a high-impact Kick-Off event celebrating the creative force of Arts, Media, and …

Chad Nicholas, Best-Selling Horror Author, Delivers Chills and Thrills, Redefining Summer Reading

Move over, beach reads; this summer, fear takes the front seat. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Chad Nicholas has stormed onto the literary scene with a spine-chilling voice that’s redefining modern terror. …

World Padel Rating (WPR) and Playbypoint Partner to Transform the Club and Player Experience in Padel

Integrated technology brings structure, transparency, and level-based play to padel clubs nationwide. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- World Padel Rating (WPR) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with …

The United Tastes of America Cooking school shares Washington's Syllabub drink for America 250 celebration

Celebrate America 250 with The Washington’s Famous Syllabub Drink at the Presidential Culinary Museum—history, flavor, and frothy fun! E Pluribus Yum! GROVER, NC, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United States Presidential …

Gentreo Now Available in Multiple Languages, Expanding Access to Estate Planning for All Families

Gentreo now offers its estate planning platform in multiple languages, breaking down barriers and expanding access for diverse families nationwide. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gentreo, the leader in next- …

BLACKLABEL SUPPLEMENTS LAUNCHES 10 NSF-CERTIFIED PERFORMANCE & RECOVERY FORMULAS ON AMAZON.COM

Expanding access to elite, athlete-developed supplements for all levels of competitors BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BlackLabel Supplements, a trusted name in sports nutrition and a leader in NSF-Certified …

Tracy Drost Appointed Mrs. Illinois America 2025, Launches Statewide Mission to Mentor Youth in Philanthropy

Tracy Drost has been appointed Mrs. Illinois America 2025, bringing her passion for teaching children the importance of philanthropy and making an impact. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Mrs. America …

New Children’s Bedtime Story Whisks Young Readers Into a Magical Forest of Fairies

A Glimpse of Fairy Life" by Dorothy D. Buchwalter LEWISVILLE, TX, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- About The Book: In A Glimpse of Fairy Life: In the Enchanted Forest, debut author Dorothy D. Buchwalter invites readers …

Unicorn World Teams Up With The Sponsorship Guy To Offer National Brand Opportunities

Family-favorite national tour now offering custom brand sponsorships in 30+ top U.S. cities. TX, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Unicorn World, the wildly popular national touring event where imagination meets reality, is …

22 Years of Ink and Integrity: Nashville’s Elvis Reflects on Tattoo Legacy

From SoCal Grit to New Tennessee Roots, Veteran Tattooist Celebrates New Chapter With $100 Summer Promo for New Clients NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jason “Elvis” Martin, a veteran tattoo artist known for …

ProSat Networks Focusses on Excellence in Starlink Installation Services Throughout Maricopa County Arizona

ProSat Networks 1-844-799-0258 offers professional Starlink installation and IT network support services in greater Scottsdale, Phoenix & Maricopa County. SCOTTSDALE, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ProSat Networks, a …

Smart Solutions RX Announces Collaboration with SmartGraft Offering a 360° Approach to Hair Restoration Support

Innovative biotech company experiences a transformative rebranding to unify its collective brands. GLEN MILLS, PA, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Smart Solutions RX, a leading provider of innovative hair solutions, is proud …

Veteran Cybersecurity Expert Suggests We're Looking At Deepfakes The Wrong Way

It's about the context and not the content CINCINNATI, OH, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the surge in deepfakes threatens our trust in everything, veteran cybersecurity expert Neal O’Farrell warns that the focus on …

As Small Businesses Face Tougher Markets in 2025, CLA Conference Offers Proven Strategies for Predictable Growth

Entrepreneurs will learn how to stabilize income and simplify lead generation using proven frameworks from Silicon Valley strategist Engels J. Valenzuela. WASHINGTON DC, DC, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With rising …