William James Basie, also known as Count Basie, was a legendary bandleader and pianist whose Kansas City swing defined an era ...

“Harlem is Black culture incarnate,” said panelist and Harlem-born bandleader Dandy Wellington. “It’s where the hoi polloi ...

Of course, there are complications that arise with this rule. “A lot of work” is a subjective measurement, and often the ...

On April 9, 1925, the 78 rpm record of “Joan Of Arkansas — Medley,” credited to the Mask and Wig Glee Chorus, with “Joan of ...

Brooklyn Academy of Music’s 48th annual DanceAfrica Festival honors Mozambique’s artistic traditions with live performances, film screenings, workshops and a bustling outdoor bazaar. DanceAfrica ...

The musical comedy troupe’s 'Joan of Arkansas' was the first electrical recording ever released. Here's why that's a big deal ...

A Sailboat in the Moonlight" is on view April 18 through July 20 in the museum's special exhibition. galleries.

Every Friday, pop critics for The New York Times weigh in on the week’s most notable new tracks. Listen to the Playlist on Spotify here (or find our profile: nytimes) and at Apple Music here, and sign ...

Chaka Khan let slip in an interview with 'The Guardian' that a set of songs recorded by her, Prince, and Larry Graham has been "cleared." ...

In Seattle, two local radio shows on Daybreak Star Radio and KEXP, are joining the efforts to illuminate and celebrate the ...

Jamaican born playwright David Heron's romantic comedy drama Love and Marriage and New York City returns to the New York ...

A new biography by Nigel M. de S. Cameron looks at how a pro-life pediatric surgeon became a crusader in the fight against HIV.