Paul McCartney was an excellent songwriter, and he also had an ear for excellent songs. These are the tracks which brought ...

These are questions and themes tackled in Preston Lauterbach’s new book, “Before Elvis: The African American Musicians Who Made the King.” Lauterbach joined “Marketplace Morning Report” host David ...

Preston Lauterbach's new book, "Before Elvis," celebrates the many Black artists who shaped Elvis Presley’s creative vision and musical style.

The “Knee High to a Grasshopper” menu has all the classics – chicken tenders, grilled cheese, and of course, the ever-popular ...

With a focus on diversifying event and film programming, festival attendees can visit a slew of happenings that cater to ...

An accomplished artist himself, he and his brother created one of the few showcases in the U.S. for an emerging generation of Black artists in the late 1960s.

The Grammys are tonight, and almost certainly a Black artist who is deserving will not win a major award. Many will jump ...

You absolutely crushed our January 'B&W Street' photo challenge! See some of the stunning black-and-white street photos from ...

Black American music is music of the spirit, a profound diversity of lessons to be enjoyed. Never duplicated but often imitated, its drumbeats are heartbeats of the inner person that ignites ...

All the red carpets have rolled out to celebrate Elvis Presley's milestone birthday, and at The Engeman in Northport, a spirited Heartbreak Hotel tops them all.

Director Elegance Bratton juxtaposes many elements, from interviews to reenactments, to inventively tell the origin story of ...