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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; 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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Details: Written by STEFANIE DAZIO Associated Press; Published: 10 July 2020

This image released by Republic Records shows rapper Pop Smoke. (Tracy Awino/Republic Records via AP)

LA Police Capt. Jonathan Tippet said three men and two teenage boys likely went to the home because they knew Pop Smoke was there from social media posts.

Details: Written by JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. AP Entertainment Writer; Published: 06 July 2020

In this June 19, 2020, photo, singers perform "Lift Every Voice and Sing," dubbed as the Black national anthem, in Lincoln, Neb., during a Juneteenth rally. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)

The NAACP dubbed “Lift Every Voice and Sing” as the Black national anthem in 1919.

Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 02 July 2020

The festival can be enjoyed on TV and online on Saturday, July 4th and on KBOO radio both Saturday and Sunday

Details: Written by BOTWC Staff; Published: 26 June 2020

Photo Courtesy of @RootsPicnic/Instagram

The virtual picnic, which will focus on having fun while increasing voter registration, will stream live Saturday, June 27, at 8 pm ET (5 pm PT) on YouTube.

Details: Written by MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer; Published: 01 June 2020

(AP Photo/Peter Dejong)

No new music will be released on Tuesday and the industry is calling for a day off from work to connect with community

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Details: Written by The Skanner; Published: 22 April 2020

Anthony Anderson, Kelly Rowland, Terrence J, and Regina Hall set to host the two-hour special and performances include Alicia Keys with a special tribute to New York City, and a Gospel moment with Kirk Franklin featuring Fantasia and more.

Details: Written by MESFIN FEKADU AP Music Writer; Published: 16 April 2020

Dr. Elvis Francois, an orthopedic surgery resident at the Mayo Clinic, records a song at Carpet booth studio in SE Rochester, Minn. (Evan Schlee via AP)

Two years after becoming an unlikely singing sensation, the 34-year-old doctor with a golden voice is releasing his first-ever EP on Friday

Details: Written by MARK KENNEDY AP Entertainment Writer; Published: 03 April 2020

Hits like "Lean On Me," "Lovely Day" and “Ain’t No Sunshine” are the three-time Grammy Award winner's legacy in music

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