Dr. Samantha Ege, a researcher, musicologist, concert pianist and author, joined Jewell Hillery on Sunday’s WGN Weekend Morning News to talk about her new book, “South Side ...

The eighty-seven-year-old pianist, bandleader, and Jazz Master is a living link between mambo and salsa—and he’s never been ...

The performer's wide-ranging repertoire will be used as a portal for students to learn about historic Black intellectuals.

With a record 99 Grammy nominations and acclaim as one of the most influential artists in music history, the pop superstar ...

The keyboard, everything, came to me,” she said, “including knowing that I wanted ‘Fanga’ to go with that.” It was the moment of inspiration for the title song of “Soaring High,” Kuumba’s live concert ...

In 1975, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes laid down a melodic mandate that applies to our times: “Wake up, everybody / No more ...

April Eaton sits down with Dion Brown. President and CEO of the National Museum of African American Music, and Noelle Taylor, ...

The National Museum of African American Music, or NMAAM, is the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many ...

Hosting a holiday event that reflects African American culture can make the gathering feel even more special and meaningful.

Corporate sponsorship for American Experience is provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance and Carlisle Companies. Major funding ...

We take a look at the phenomenal Phil Schaap Jazz Collection, recently arrived at the university’s Blair School of Music, and ...

Carter's political and cultural impact will be studied in a new college course coming to Yale University next year.