The 24-year-old bagged her second-ever Grammy beating three Nigerians and a Ugandan.

For Black History Month, World Cafe correspondent John Morrison kicks off a weekly series with a deep dive into the history ...

Brandy, Pharrell and Kirk Franklin were honored and Dr. Dre, Justin Timberlake and Kehlani were presenters at the 2026 Black ...

Beyoncé’s much-anticipated eighth album, Cowboy Carter, arrived in 2024, and as many fans suspected, it’s in part a tribute ...

As the music industry gathers for Grammy Week, African music is playing an increasingly prominent role — not only on the awards stage, but across global pop culture.

In 2008, Rolling Stone put together a list of the "100 greatest singers of all time." The lineup was mighty.' At the 100th ...

Shaboozey won his first Grammy for "Amen" with Jelly Roll and spoke about country music's deep African American roots.

South African pop star, Tyla, has once again stamped her authority on the global music stage after winning the Best African ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sughnen Yongo is a Midwest writer covering Black women, pop culture. I have compiled a subjective, non-exhaustive list of 50 Black ...

These eight women aren’t just charting, they are changing how the world hears Africa. Each one carries a distinct sound, story, and spirit. Once considered niche, African genres like Afrobeats and ...

Many recognizable pieces across Columbus were done by Black artists.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sughnen Yongo is a Midwest writer covering Black women, pop culture. The way we listen to and understand music has continued to ...