From the late 1800s through the 1970s, Central Avenue in Tampa was bustling with Black culture and eventually became known as ...

An adaptation of August Wilson's play, The Piano Lesson provides an insightful look into the lives of African Americans in the 1930s. Blending supernatural undertones with a historical lens ...

Describing the African-American influence on American music in all of its glory an d variety is an intimidating—if not impossible—task. African American influences are so fundamental to American music ...

Lenny Kravitz, the iconic musician whose electrifying blend of rock, soul, and funk has captivated audiences for decades, has ...

Most black urban musicians practiced their trade in less formal settings. African American fiddlers were popular fixtures in dance halls, where they spun out the jigs and reels that kept white ...

The free concert is based on the award-winning documentary The Quilt: A Living History of African American Music.