In celebration of Black Music Month, we created a gallery of our favorite artists turned actors and some of our favorite scenes from them!

  Hip Hop often has a way of inspiring dance crazes and viral movements that take the world by storm. These dances become popular and associated with specific songs, creating memorable moments in pop culture, and viral movements. Here are a few examples of rap songs that have had ICONIC dance associated with them:

These Black musicians-turned-actors lit up the small screen in their respective TV guest cameos. The post 15 Standout TV Show Cameos By Black Musicians appeared first on Black America Web.

We praise different in ATL now! Kirk Franklin was celebrating his daughters graduation at Rocksteady. Seeing Kirk Franklin singing, ‘Melodies from Heaven‘ in the middle of the club was not on my bingo card. https://twitter.com/GAFollowers/status/1664683585146585108 Talk about a great time, praising the lord, & having some amazing Jerk Chicken from Rocksteady. The internet has unanimously […]

Many listeners consider the ’70s to be the pinnacle of soul music’s genre. The 70’s decade was marked by political upheaval all over the globe, but also by a surge of innovative work as artists took charge of their own careers and found fresh ways to address social and romantic concerns. We must say, the […] The post Black Music Month:Best of 70’s Soul Music appeared first on 97.9 The Beat.

We take a brief look back at the remarkable hits of the "Queen of Rock & Roll," who died Wednesday at the age of 83.

Bob Marley's music is embodied by topics that are intrinsically intertwined with politics, including Black Liberation and revolution.

You can’t break his soul! Brian Courtney Wilson is a talented gospel artist with a beautiful voice and he shared his bright personality with fans on The Terrell Show last week. Want gospel news at your fingertips? Text “BMORE” To 52140 to join our text club! The conversation between the two was very fun and […]

https://twitter.com/GPBEducation/status/1187382087747284992 Today is the day a legend was born, James Brown. Born May 3rd, 1933, Brown was a singer, songwriter, dancer, and bandleader who is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the history of music. Born in South Carolina, Brown began his musical journey in gospel choirs before venturing into rhythm […]

The gospel artist talks combining "praise and worship" with traditional choir styles in his upcoming live album, "As The Journey Continues."

With a choir, rhythm section and horns in tow, the Stellar-winning artist brings the good word to NPR's Washington D.C. headquarters.

Chaka Khan doesn't need to be listed by any big music publication. She's already made an indelible mark with her iconic career spanning over five decades. The post Chaka Khan Doesn’t Need To Be On Any List To Validate Her Career; Here’s Why appeared first on NewsOne.