Music
NPR's Tiny Desk Concert series showcases the depth, creativity, and talent of Black artists across genres, from rap legends to R&B icons.
(Black PR Wire) NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) officially opened Black Music Month 2026, a month-long celebration of the artists, institutions, and communities that built and continue to build the American soundtrack. The campaign, themed “The Soundtrack Continues — 250 years in the making. Five years in the telling. Far from […]
Black Music Month celebrates podcasts that amplify hip-hop, R&B, and Black culture beyond just music.
Leonard Bailey shares how a brain tumor diagnosis birthed his funky new gratitude anthem “Thankful Grateful” with Leonard Bailey & Friends.
Jonathan Nelson unveils his new single “When I Think, I Thank,” crafted as a simple, singable worship anthem for every church.
Jonathan Nelson urges musicians and artists to submit their gifts under pastoral covering, so they stay accountable, filled and growing.
GRAMMY-nominated musician Tobe Nwigwe pours his heart out on new single, "All Or Nothing," featuring Brit-soul singer Labrinth.
The Prince estate releases a new track from the vault, "Stone," set to be featured on the compilation album, "Timeless," due August 28.
Michael Jackson fought MTV's racial bias, revolutionizing music videos and propelling his career as the 'King of Pop'.
Michael Jackson Performances That Shifted Culture There are other entertainers, those who captivate us with their music, dance moves, and influence. And then there’s Michael Jackson, one of the most influential musicians of all time, who started it all. From his early days with his brothers during the Jackson 5 to becoming one of the […]
June 1, 2026, Washington, D.C. — NPR Music and Tiny Desk celebrate Black Music Month with a multi-generational month-long lineup that includes GENA, Kareem Riggins and Liv.e, Ayra Starr, Joe, The Paradox, Floetry, Fred Hammond, Eve, 8 Ball & MJG, Shaboozey, and Bow Wow. Starting June 2, ten artists spanning genres and generations will take over the popular […]
GRAMMY®-nominated, Dove and Stellar Award-winning worship leader and pastor William McDowell returns after a 7-year hiatus with new single “I Want Jesus,” from his forthcoming project “Dreams, Revelations & Moments.” The song returns worship to its most essential cry: a longing for the presence of Jesus above all else. Marked by deep reverence and wholehearted […]
