In Brassroots Democracy, author Benjamin Barson presents a “music history from below”, embracing the Haitian revolution, post-civil war reconstruction and early jazz. The term “brassroots democracy” ...

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The Compton MC took several big swings with his record-breaking halftime show performance, but did any of them pay off?

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The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist, a new book from the journalist Liz Pelly, the playlist is the ...

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Libyan authorities have clamped down on rap music for violating "moral rules." Artists fear a return to cultural repression ...

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The Kinks' Ray Davies, an icon of the British music scene, has been discussing some of the music that means the most to him.

In Libya, the space for creative expression is rapidly shrinking, as different political factions seek to control the ...

Join us on a musical journey through Black history, celebrating the evolution of spirituals, blues, jazz, soul, and hip-hop, ...