Happy Black Music Month! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER AND INSTAGRAM. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE.  June is a time to honor and celebrate the immense contributions that black artists have made to the world of music. Originally created in 1979 by President Jimmy Carter, it is dedicated to recognizing the richness, diversity, […]

The Hollywood Walk Of Fame is definitely missing these Black music icons.

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.

Every year, the month of June is designated as Black Music Month, a time to celebrate the profound impact of Black artists, musicians, and influences across various genres. While Black music has encompassed a wide range of styles, it is essential to recognize the significant contributions made within the realm of country music. In this […] The post Celebrating Black Music Month in Country Music appeared first on Country 97.1 HANK FM.

From her start with Girls Tyme Beyonce was setting the stage and laying the foundation to becoming the most Grammy award wining artist of all time!

We kick off our celebration of Black Music Month with a spotlight on Bill Withers and his debut album “Just As I Am.”

To close out Black Music Month, we put together a list of 20 amazing duets by Black musicians released over the past two decades.

The 'My Way' singer showed the world that he still has it with a 25 minute set of some of his best hits. Click inside to watch the performance and see fans reactions!

Get valuable insight from industry professionals and learn how to get your music played on the radio and break into the music industry.

As a culture, we understand that R&B is a genre that keeps great music alive for generations to continue to experience over the years.

Want to learn how to break into the music industry without the machine? Join us on Thursday, June 30th at 7pm/EST for our Indy Life Panel at The Music Meeting

Want to learn the business behind being a producer and making the beat for some of your favorite songs? Join us on Thursday, June 30th at 7pm/EST for our Producers Panel at The Music Meeting