available on BBC Sounds – we explore the profound contribution black composers are making to classical music ‘Growing up I thought of a composer as a dead, white male – and just accepted ...

Wonder’s impact on Black history, social justice, and the evolution of popular music is undeniable. With a career spanning ...

Fela Kuti is renowned as the innovator of Afrobeat, a creative blend of his native West African music, James Brown funk, and big horn jazz rhythms that were meant for more than just jump up dance and ...

Representation of Black artists and composers in classical music is low, but organizations are working to increase diversity. Mentorship and early exposure to the arts are crucial for fostering ...

"And then, on the other end, it's like, I'm making funky, soulful, feel-good music that is so similar to a lot of Black music, that was made for Black people in the '70s and '80s," she continued.