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Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 16 August 2021

The citywide celebration features new Music Director David Danzmayr conducting the Oregon Symphony, and an entertainment lineup that spotlights Portland’s unique and diverse artists and community partners

Details: Written by By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia; Published: 09 August 2021

Tito Jackson

Kim Fields, Magic Johnson, UB40, and Smokey Robinson are just some of the names featured on Jackson 5 legend Tito Jackson’s latest CD

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 21 July 2021

Inspired by 400 years of systemic injustice, inequality, and inhumanity, Sounds of Blackness singers and band express the perpetual pain and rage of Black people

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 08 July 2021

(Photo/Chris Lazarus)

The free festival will be held Friday-Sunday, July 16-18 and features a full line-up of local talent

Details: Written by By Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia; Published: 24 June 2021

Def Jam Records founder Russell Simmons has collaborated with TOKAU to launch an NFT collection named “Masterminds of Hip Hop.”

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent; Published: 04 June 2021

Throughout history, there has been no richer influence on the American songbook than Black music and culture.

Details: Written by MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer; Published: 24 May 2021

(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Drake, who extended his record as the most decorated winner in the history of the awards show to 29 wins on Sunday

Details: Written by DAVID BAUDER AP Entertainment Writer; Published: 13 May 2021

(AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine, File)

Each will be honored during an induction ceremony in Cleveland on Oct. 30 before what organizers hope is a full house of fans enjoying live music again.

Details: Written by Stacy M. Brown, NNPA Newswire Senior National Corresponden; Published: 29 March 2021

According to a news release, it’s the only museum dedicated to preserving and celebrating the many music genres created, influenced, and inspired by African Americans.

The Roots

Details: Written by The Skanner News; Published: 30 July 2020

@mpozitolbertphotography via AP

Malik B, whose real name is Malik Abdul Basit, was a major contributor to the group, which includes Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson and Tariq “Black Thought” Trotter.

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