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 ...

How a Color Tells the Story of My People,” Imani Perry approaches her subject as an abundant and lyrical mystery ...

As Americans celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on MLK Day, many spend time reflecting on his iconic ...

How a busy weekend in Boone, North Carolina led to the Old Crow Medicine Show meeting the acclaimed legend, Doc Watson.

Black people are spiritual beings, which contributes to our deep connection to gospel music. A 2021 Pew Research survey found ...

From folk heroes to a hot sauce magnate… MOJO uncovers the real-life story of every musician portrayed in new Bob Dylan ...

Dalyce Curry, a 95-year-old Altadena resident, died in her home in the Eaton fire. Curry appeared in several films, including ...

Crawford was the first Black woman to be featured in films after signing her contract with Fine Arts. She appeared in such movies as the 1915 landmark film “Birth of a Nation.” When Curry told ...

Justin Bieber shares a sweet black-and-white photo of his 4-month-old son Jack Blues on Instagram. The singer and his wife ...

In the late 1960s, the recording industry lost interest in America’s greatest art form. But in a small, dark club on the ...

Dalyce Curry, the 95-year-old actor who appeared in iconic films like The Blues Brothers and The 10 Commandments, has died in ...

We explore the origins of the legend of Robert Johnson, the man who sold his soul to the devil to become a Delta blues guitar ...