McLean's Scene: How Jackie McLean made Hartford a destination for jazz
At a time when jazz was not widely seen in higher education, the alto saxophonist brought the wisdom learned on the bandstand to the classroom.
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A timeline of allegations against Sean Combs
The rap mogul has been accused of sexual misconduct in five different civil suits since November 2023, dating back to the beginning of one of hip-hop's most influential careers.
Something magical happened when Britti stopped doubting herself
The New Orleans singer-songwriter makes a striking debut, with an assist from The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach.
Power Trip returns, reshaped by loss
The 2020 death of Riley Gale, the thrash metal outfit's captivating frontman, left his community shocked and grieving. Four years later, the band is finding catharsis in a familiar place.
At Ye's listening events, true believers rally around a chaotic idol
Kanye West has made stumbling rollouts, toxic comments and blown deals his calling card. But at the launch for his new album Vultures 1, it's clear there's one place where his magnetism hasn't faded.
Beyoncé is getting played on country radio. Could her success help other Black women?
An Oklahoma country station made news this week when it briefly refused to play a Beyoncé song. It's a resonant tale for the Black and women musicians who have tried to crack the format for decades.
Jennifer Lopez: Then and now
Jennifer Lopez offers a companion to her 2002 album This Is Me...Then. On This Is Me...Now she is once again inspired by falling in love with Ben Affleck.
Black Futures: Nailah Hunter forges her own dark fantasy on 'Lovegaze'
The Los Angeles-based harpist and composer talks about approaching her instrument in new ways on her debut album.
More breakthroughs, less crossover: Afrobeats is here to stay, on its own terms
Something's different about the arrival of the latest African pop stars on the international scene. They are finding success as a wave without compromising or catering to the American music industry.
'Rhapsody in Blue': After a century, Gershwin's musical melting pot still resonates
On Feb. 12, 1924, a sassy fusion of jazz and classical music debuted in New York, sparking a mutual exchange of ideas still debated today.