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Written by by BOTWC Staff

Published: 24 January 2022

 

Black people are cultural innovators. Since we stepped foot on American soil in 1619, we've influenced society here and worldwide.

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Written by Associated Press

Published: 20 December 2021

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A West Coast rapper known as Drakeo the Ruler was fatally stabbed in an altercation at a Los Angeles music festival where he was scheduled to perform, leaving fans of the young musician heartbroken.

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Written by By JONATHAN LANDRUM JR. AP Entertainment Writer

Published: 23 November 2021

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Jon Batiste might be the Grammys biggest surprise: The multi-genre performer and recent Oscar winner made such an impression on voters that he scored the most nominations with 11 on Tuesday.

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Written by By ADRIAN SAINZ Associated Press

Published: 19 November 2021

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Two days before he was gunned down while buying cookies at his favorite bakery in Memphis, Tennessee, rapper Young Dolph visited a cancer center where a relative had received treatment.

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 11 November 2021

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The Recording Inclusivity Initiative enters its next phase with new partners, national recognition and upcoming premieres by women and musicians of color.

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 03 November 2021

 

At the National Museum of African American Music, Country music legend and pioneering artist, Charley Pride, was honored with the RIAA Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Written by TOM WITHERS Associated Press

Published: 31 October 2021

 

Jay-Z, the self-proclaimed “greatest rapper alive” was inducted Saturday night as part of an eclectic 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame class that included Foo Fighters, Carole King, Tina Turner, The Go-Gos and Todd Rundgren

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Written by Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent @StacyBrownMedia

Published: 21 October 2021

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To hear him tell his story, Otis Williams is just a southern boy from Texarkana, Texas, who, while growing up, loved the “Devil’s music.”

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Written by Mariusz Kozak, Columbia University

Published: 20 October 2021

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For months, fans were relegated to watching their favorite singers and musicians over Zoom or via webcasts. Now, live shows are officially back.

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Written by The Skanner News

Published: 28 September 2021

Damien Geter, interim Music Director 

Damien Geter is named interim Music Director as the 21/22 season begins