Over the past few years for Black History Month, World Cafe has dug into different genres and their importance in the Black music canon over the decades. "What I'm talking about when I say dance music ...

The real meaning of a popular dance song has finally been revealed, and Black people online are too stunned to accept it. Let ...

Historically, Black people have had to find ways to uplift one another and celebrate life— even in the face of racism and inhumane treatment. As the Black community celebrates Juneteenth, the AFRO is ...

Few artists have embodied the spirit of liberation quite like Sylvester. As a trailblazing Black, openly gay singer during the 1970s and 1980s, he flexed an undeniable creative talent and vibrant ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Join Aretha Franklin and belt out “R E S P E C T” while soulful beats (aka saxophones, drums and bass guitars) play in the ...

Van McCoy’s iconic song “The Hustle” didn't just become a massive hit but was also considered one of the defining moments of the disco era. The 1970s were all about vibrant fashion and the rise of ...