The String Queens – Troubled Liberty
The String Queens released Troubled Liberty on Juneteenth and it marks a significant artistic milestone as the first original composition ever created and released by the trio.
Jazz
Nicholas Payton with Special Guest Jon Baptiste Will Perform at NJPAC, November 14, 2026
Nicholas Payton premieres Louis Armstrong at 125: A New Orleans Celebration—a one-night only concert curated exclusively for the TD James Moody Jazz Festival
Atlanta’s Inaugural Black Music Week Wraps Up Despite FIFA Interruption
The Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame Induction Ceremony was unexpectedly postponed after FIFA-related site preparations restricted access to the venue during Atlanta’s inaugural Black Music Week
Jimmy Jam: How I Met Prince & The Secret History of The Time | Jimmy Jam Interview
Legendary producer Jimmy Jam recounts the incredible story of how he first met Prince in a high school piano class
The Hampton Jazz & Music Festival- June 26 through June 28, 2026
The Hampton Jazz & Music Festival returns for its 56th year
Drake Connects With McDonald’s Canada For ‘Afters Meal’
McDonald’s Canada has launched the “Afters Meal” in partnership with Drake and his company, OVO (October’s Very Own).
Keith Lee Bringing 1st Food Festival To New Orleans May 16
TikTok food critic phenom Keith Lee has announced a food festival, Familee Festival, in the Big Easy, New Orleans, May 16
The Isley Brothers To Receive Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame
The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has announced that The Isley Brothers will receive the 2,834th star on Jan. 28
From Temple to W&W: Aliya Crawford on 35 Years of Entertainment PR, Building Legendary Brands & Breaking Barriers: My Friends Are Better Than Yours
Aaliyah Crawford is Senior Vice President at W&W Public Relations and newly elected Vice President of the Recording Academy’s Philadelphia Chapter
2026 Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival Takes Place March 7–8
Hosted by the City of Miami Gardens and produced by the Black Promoters Collective, Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival, recognized as one of the best festivals in the country by Newsweek and named Best Music Festival for 2025 by Miami New Times
‘Love Calls’ KEM Once Again As He Revives Kemistry Records
Kem started his career with Kemistry Records, and after 23 years with Motown, he scores a No. 1 hit, once again, on his Kemistry label
Jazz Legend Ron Carter, Gospel Icon Ricky Dillard Collaborate For ‘Sweet, Sweet Spirit’
“Maestro” Ron Carter and the “Choirmaster” Ricky Dillard announce the expectation of their groundbreaking joint album, Sweet, Sweet Spirit
DJ Scratch & Planet Asia – You All Know
You All Know · DJ Scratch · Planet Asia
Kings Dominion
℗ 2025 Albany Park Records
Released on: 2025-10-24
Living Legends Foundation Honors Music Producers Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis
The Living Legends Foundation presented award to Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, along with several other esteemed individuals
CeeLo Green, Trombone Shorty Help Raise $1M For AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Thousands came out to Piedmont Park in Atlanta, GA, to enjoy the performances of CeeLo Green and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue at the 34th Annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5k Run (AIDS Healthcare Foundation