Black Sounds Beautiful: How Aretha Franklin Ascended To Soul Royalty

In the latest episode of Black Sounds Beautiful, learn how the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, became a towering figure in Black music—and earned "Respect" every step of the way Keep reading

OUT Front: KC Ortiz On Her Country Jesus Trap & How Lil Kim, Foxy Brown Inspired Her To Be A Rapper | TRANScendent Sounds Festival 2021

KC Oritz talks early musical influences, rapping from a young age, Pride and more ahead of her return to TRANScendent Sounds Festival this Saturday, June 26 Keep reading

Press Play At Home: Watch Dodie Perform A Morning-After Version Of “Four Tequilas Down”

In the latest episode of Press Play At Home, singer/songwriter dodie conjures a bleary last call in a hushed performance of "Four Tequilas Down" Keep reading

OUT Front: Brody Ray Found Himself In Music | TRANScendent Sounds Festival 2021

Brody Ray shares "the most validating experience of my life" ahead of his performance at TRANScendent Sounds Festival 2021 this Saturday, June 26 Keep reading

The Marías Honor Their Origins, Declare Their Love Of Film On ‘Cinema’

Bilingual, Los Angeles-band The Marías on their love of filmmaking, Puerto Rico, and how couple María and Josh Conway continue to "inspire each other" Keep reading

5 Black Composers Who Transformed Classical Music

The music of Black American composers has too long been neglected in the American classical music tradition, but this month GRAMMY.com is celebrating some of the most famous and influential Black composers in classical music history Keep reading

Jennifer Nettles On New 2021 Album ‘Always Like New,’ Defying Genre And Expectation

By shifting seamlessly from country force to Broadway lead, feature film roles to musical theater writing, she represents a next-level kind of stardom Keep reading

OUT Front: Nomi Ruiz Was Born To Sing | TRANScendent Sounds Festival 2021

Ahead of her performance at TRANScendent Sounds Festival 2021 this Saturday, June 26, Nomi Ruiz talks about Pride and her innate artistry Keep reading

K-Pop Group SEVENTEEN Talk New Album ‘Your Choice,’ Love And Growing Together

K-pop superstars SEVENTEEN open up about their evolution as a group and their artistry Keep reading

“It’s Been A Long Journey:” Eli & Fur Trace Their Path To Debut Album ‘Found In The Wild’

The British dance duo Eli & Fur had talked about making an album for years, but non-stop touring got in the way—then COVID hit. With clubs closed and all plans out the window, they finally reached their destination by revisiting their roots Keep reading