(ThyBlackMan.com) Roy Ayers, the vibraphonist, composer, and all-around musical genius, left an indelible mark on the world of jazz-funk, soul, and R&B. His music, with its hypnotic grooves and rich ...

Renowned Indian recording artist Hitangshu Sarmah, known to fans worldwide as DonnyJ, has been blazing a path to the top of the global music industry. His reputation as a pioneer in the Indian R&B, ...

It requires more than two jazz festivals to take the measure of Patrice Rushen, but this week offers a good start. A composer with a symphony under her belt and commissions from leading orchestras and ...

The JITG lineup will be a fusion of R&B, Soul, Afrobeat, and Hip-Hop. Black Promoters Collective collaborated with the City of Miami Gardens to present next year’s Jazz In The Gardens Music Festival.

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The UMOJA “Unity in the Community” festival is back for a 26th year on Sept. 9 at King Commons Park. The event will feature vendors, a kids zone, a parade and a slate of ...

From the Harlem Renaissance to modern improvisation, jazz has always been connected to wellness and self-expression.

Once a hub for bars and live music spaces, Uptown has regained some of its old nightlife mojo in recent years via such music ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) There’s something magical about George Duke’s music that’s hard to put into words—but you feel it. Whether he’s laying down a slick funk groove or caressing a melody on the piano, ...

EVANSVILLE – If you're driving on the Lloyd Expressway past the Main Street exit, take a look at the Curtis Building and you'll see a new blue and white sign. It'll announce the arrival of 7Mile ...

Samara Joy, a 23-year-old jazz singer from the Bronx, was named best new artist at the 65th Grammy Awards on Sunday night, a rare victory by an artist from a relatively specialized field in a category ...