Tag : music history
Aaliyah: The Iconic R&B Princess Who Changed Music –
Aaliyah transformed R&B music as an iconic princess of the genre, leaving an enduring legacy that continues to influence artists today....
Boyz II Men come clean about Former 4th Member
Boyz II Men reveal the truth about what happened to their former fourth member Mike McCary, addressing his departure from the iconic R&B group....
Brian Jones & The Stones: Arriving This November (Trailer)
New documentary explores Brian Jones' creative genius and his role as founder of The Rolling Stones. In theaters November 7 for one night only....
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame to Begin Major Expansion Next Month
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame begins a $135 million, 50,000 square-foot expansion next month, adding new exhibition spaces and a multipurpose venue....
PRESIDENT CLINTON APPEARS ON QUESTLOVE SUPREME PODCAST
Former President Bill Clinton appears on Questlove Supreme Podcast to discuss Black Music Month history and his role in making it official in 2000....
Lee Bailey Unveils EURweb Top 200 American Soul Singers List
Lee Bailey unveils EURweb's Top 200 American Soul Singers list for Black History Month, featuring legends from Aretha Franklin to James Brown....
Grammy Museum Hosts The Moja Saga Celebrating African Music
Grammy Museum hosted The Moja Saga, celebrating African music's influence on American genres from Gospel to Hip-Hop. The epic 75-song project took 5 years and...
Top 12 Best Black Female Singers of All Time
RadioFacts ranks the top 12 best black female singers of all time, featuring Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and other legendary vocalists who shaped R&B and...
Sly & The Family Stone’s Legacy in Music
Exploring the groundbreaking legacy of Sly and The Family Stone, from their chart-topping hits like 'Everyday People' to their influence on funk and soul music...
Motown Records 1974 Picnic with Label’s Stars (video)
Rare 1974 video footage captures Motown Records stars at a company picnic. Many legendary artists featured are no longer with us, making this vintage footage...
Columbus Legacy Sparks Cultural Appropriation Debate
ABC News sparked outrage by calling David Guetta the 'Grandfather of Electronic Dance Music,' ignoring Chicago house music pioneers like Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy....
Doja Cat First Rapper with 3 Songs in Top 10 at Top 40 Radio
Doja Cat makes history as the first rapper to have 3 songs in Top 40 radio's Top 10 simultaneously. Her tracks 'You Right,' 'Kiss Me...
Audacy, Osiris Media Launch Breaking Waves Podcast
Audacy and Osiris Media launch Breaking Waves podcast series exploring music scenes. First season covers Seattle grunge history with Alice in Chains, Nirvana, Soundgarden and...
OH NO: X Rated Vintage Blues Singer Audio Found (audio)
Rare X-rated vintage blues recording surfaces, potentially one of the earliest explicit songs ever recorded. Historical audio reveals risqu� content from blues music's past....
Black American Music Association & Georgia Entertainment
Black American Music Association and Georgia Entertainment Caucus announce inaugural Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame nominees featuring legends like Beyonc�, Usher, and Nas....
Berry Gordy & Motown on “To Tell the Truth” 1965
Berry Gordy and The Supremes appeared on game show 'To Tell the Truth' in 1965, during Motown's peak with 5 number one hits. Rare vintage...
10 Interesting Things from History (Jan 20th)
Discover 10 fascinating events that happened on January 20th, from Stevie Wonder's comeback show to Elvis getting drafted, plus MLK Jr. Day becoming a national...
School of Rock Updates Curriculum for Black Artists
School of Rock enhances its music curriculum to include more Black artists, educating students on the Black community's foundational contributions to Rock and Roll development....
Iconic Latinx Figures & Heroes | Hispanic Heritage
RadioFacts celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring iconic Latinx figures and heroes who shaped music and culture. Discover influential Latino artists....
WKQX: History of Alternative in 5 Weeks
Chicago's 101 WKQX launches epic 5-week Alternative rock history series running 9 hours daily through October 9th, sponsored by Coors Light....
National Museum of African American Music Announces the
The National Museum of African American Music announces its first Music Industry Relations Committee, led by celebrity strategist Dyana Williams and entertainment attorney Leron Rogers....
‘s Life Changing Legacy
Exploring the transformative influence and lasting impact of a major figure in music and entertainment culture through their groundbreaking contributions....
Six Timeless Black Entertainers Who Shaped Music History
Six legendary Black entertainers including Prince, Sade, and Dr. Dre who shaped music history through reinvention and timeless artistry that spans generations....
Iconic 45 Record Label Designs Through Time
A nostalgic journey through iconic 45 record label designs from music's golden era. Features classic labels like Motown and explores the lost art of record...